Cellboost 999-823 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action

Section 5 – Troubleshooting

The following procedures will assist you in determining the potential cause of a machine operating problem.

Problem		Possible Causes		Corrective Action
Starter does not turn the	•	Trencher control lever is either	•	Move lever to neutral
engine over.		in Forward or Reverse position		position.
		and the operator presence	•	Release operator presence
		control is depressed.		control.
	•	Battery is dead.	•	Charge the battery.
			• If battery does not hold a
				charge, replace the battery.
	•	Electrical connections are	•	Check electrical connections
		corroded or loose.		for good contact.
			• Remove cables from battery
				terminals and fully clean
				battery terminals and cable
				clamps.
			• If the cable clamps cannot be
				properly cleaned, replace
				connectors.
	•	Relay or starter switch is	•	Contact Authorized Service
		defective.		Dealer.
	•	Engine is in hydraulic lock due	•	Allow engine to cool before
		to a cylinder filled with fuel.		attempting this procedure.
			• Remove spark plugs and turn
				engine over to pump excess
				fuel from engine cylinder.
			• Make sure to clean up any
				spilled fuel before attempting
				to start the engine.
Engine will not start,	•	Trencher control lever is not in	•	Move lever to neutral
starts hard, or fails to		neutral position.		position.
keep running.
	•	Fuel tank is empty.	•	Fill fuel tank with fuel.
	•	Air cleaner is dirty.	•	Clean air filter housing and
				replace the filter elements.
	•	Spark plug dirty or fouled.	•	Replace spark plug.
	•	Dirty or contaminated fuel filter.	•	Replace fuel filter.
	•	Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel	•	Drain fuel in tanks into an
		system.		appropriate storage container
				and dispose of bad fuel
				properly.
			• Refill fuel tanks with fresh,
				clean fuel.
			•	Replace fuel filter.
	•	15 Amp fuse blown.	•	Replace fuse.

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