Alamo 1900 manual Motor Inoperative

OPERATION

OPERATION

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
Motor Inoperative	Low Oil level or No Oil	Fill or replace as required
(Won't Run)	Improper Oil Used	flush and replace the oil
	Solenoid valve Failure or	Remove the solenoid valve and inspect.
	O-ring Failure at the	Replace as required
	Solenoid Valve
	No voltage to Solenoid	Check harness connections, fuses and wires
	Valve	Wrong plug installed (Maverick and Machete).
	Incorrect Wiring at
	Solenoid valve	Timbercat harness plug used in place of Other
		mower plug. Reconnect with proper plug
	Spindle Locked up	Check by spinning blades. See Section on
		spindle failures
Motor Overheating	Oil Level Too Low	Fill or replace as required
	Incorrect Oil Used	Flush and fill as required
	Air in Oil	Locate the source and repair. Flush and fill the
		oil as required
	Engine RPM too high	Tractor must be operated at the 540PTO speed
		as indicated on the tachometer
	Excessive ground speed	Operator abuse
	for mowing conditions
	Excessive ground contact	Operator abuse
	with blades
	Internal leakage in pump	Test to confirm. Repair or replace as required
	or motor
	Relief valve malfunction	Test relief valve setting. Adjust or replace as
		required
	Restrictions in the system	Identified by concentration of heat, due to Line
		restriction bent hoses or contamination.
Motor Shaft Seal	Excessive Back Pressure	Due to bent fittings or crimped hoses. Inspect
Leaking	on return side of the	the system and repair as required
	motor.
	Incorrect oil used	Replace with correct oil.. Flush and fill
	Shaft Seal worn	Due to heat from the spindle or failure of
		spindle components. Check spindle section
	Failed Seal Retainer	Manufacturing defect. Consult customer
		service for proper repair or replacement
	Defective Motor Flange	Manufacturing defect. Consult customer
	casting	service for proper repair or replacement

1900 07/11 Operation Section 4-48

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