Trouble Shooting Guide
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The engine lacks power | • | Air in fuel system |
| • | Clogged air filter |
| • | Fuel filter blocked |
| • Defective excess flow valve | |
| • | Low feed pressure |
| • | Defective feed pump |
| • Incorrect timing of injection pump | |
| • | Serious engine damage |
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Engine overheating | • | Engine overloaded |
| • Coolant level too low | |
| • Air intake or radiator blocked with grass or dirt | |
| • Fan damaged or not working | |
| • Too little or no oil in the engine | |
| • | Defective radiator cap |
| • Broken coolant pump drive belt | |
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Battery does not charge | • | One or more battery cells faulty |
| • Poor contact on the battery terminal cable connectors | |
| • | Defective generator |
| • Generator drive belt broken or slipping | |
| • Breakage on cables to the generator | |
| • | Insufficient battery maintenance |
| • | Sulphated battery |
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The machine vibrates | • | The blades are loose |
| • | Damaged universal joint |
| • The engine is loose | |
| • The hydraulic pump is loose | |
| • Damaged support bearings for power take off shaft | |
| • The bevel gear is loose | |
| • The engine is not running on all cylinders | |
| • Pulley loose or bearings worn in cutting unit | |
| • One or more blades imbalanced, caused by damage | |
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| or poor balancing after sharpening |
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