TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Great Dane servicing dealer for service.
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your Great Dane servicing dealer.
Engine
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Engine Will Not Start or Is Hard to Start | Motion control levers not in the neutral detent (or neutral lock) |
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| Speed control lever not in the neutral position. |
| Key switch not in proper position. |
| PTO engaged. |
| Loose or corroded starter cable connections. |
| Stale or improper fuel/fuel level. |
| Plugged fuel filter. |
| Fuel shutoff valve in off position. |
| Plugged air intake filter. |
| Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected. |
| Spark plug not gapped correctly. |
| Blown |
| Electrical problem - dead battery. |
| Choke adjusted incorrectly. See your Great Dane servicing dealer. |
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Engine Will Not Slow Idle | Bent or kinked throttle cable. |
| Bent governor control. |
| Incorrect governor idle control. |
| Carburetion problems. See your Great Dane servicing dealer. |
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Engine Runs Rough or Stalls | Plugged fuel filter. |
| Plugged air intake system. |
| Fuel cap vent dirty. |
| Stale or improper fuel/fuel level. |
| Spark plug not gapped correctly. |
| Replace spark plug. |
| Choke adjusted incorrectly. See your Great Dane servicing dealer. |
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Engine Knocks | Engine oil level low. |
| Reduce load. (Slower ground speed.) |
| Fuel is bad. Fill tank with fresh fuel, correct octane. |
| Idle speed too slow. |
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