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Engine cranks, but does not start. | Engine is not cranking fast enough. |
| The engine run solenoid or circuit wiring is faulty. |
| The fuel pump is faulty. |
| An engine problem exists (see Chapter 3 |
| Engine). |
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Starter cranks, but should not when the traction pedal | The traction neutral switch is out of adjustment. |
is depressed. | The traction neutral switch or circuit wiring is faulty. |
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General Run and Transport Problems
Engine continues to run, but should not, when the | The engine run solenoid is stuck or is faulty. |
ignition switch is turned off. | The ignition switch or circuit wiring is faulty. |
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Engine continues to run, but should not, when the | The seat switch or circuit wiring is faulty. |
traction pedal is engaged with no operator in the seat. | The traction neutral switch or circuit wiring is faulty. |
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The engine stops during operation, but is able to | The operator is lifting off the seat switch. |
restart. | The seat switch or circuit wiring is faulty. |
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| The engine shutdown delay is faulty. |
| The ignition switch or circuit wiring is faulty. |
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The engine kills when the traction pedal is depressed. | The operator is lifting off the seat as the pedal is |
| depressed. |
| The seat switch or circuit wiring is faulty. |
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Battery does not charge. | Loose, corroded or broken wire(s). |
| The fusible link to the battery is faulty. |
| The charge indicator lamp is faulty or burned out. |
| The charge indicator lamp wiring is loose, corroded or |
| damaged. |
| The battery is faulty. |
| The alternator is faulty. |
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