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13. Troubleshooting
Chapter Overview
This chapter contains basic troubleshooting proce-
dures for the Rubber Track Loader.
Additional troubleshooting aids are provided in
Chapter 3. System Diagrams and in those chapters
containing disassembly and assembly procedures
for the appropriate component or assembly.
Personal Safety
! WARNING !
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair
of this product can be dangerous and could result in
injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication, mainte-
nance or repair on this product until you have read
and understood the operation, lubrication, mainte-
nance and repair information.
Before starting any troubleshooting procedures, re-
fer to Chapter 2. Product Safety – Basic Precautions
for personal safety information.
Machine Preparation
! WARNING !
Accidental machine starting can cause injury or death
to personnel working on the machine.
To avoid accidental machine starting, disconnect the
battery cables from the battery and tape the battery
clamps and remove the key.
Place a “Do Not Operate” tag prominently on the ma-
chine to inform personnel that the machine is being
worked on.
Before starting any troubleshooting procedures, re-
fer to Chapter 2. Product Safety – Repair for ma-
chine preparation information.
Preliminary Checkout
A simple visual inspection and operational check
can identify many problems without the need for ex-
tensive troubleshooting. If these checks indicate a
problem that requires further analysis, proceed to
Troubleshooting in this section.
Visual Inspection
Prior to troubleshooting, do a walk-around and per-
form a visual inspection of the machine. Look for
missing, loose or worn parts. Perform the following
visual checks.
• Track tension
• Fluid levels
• Fan belt tension and condition
• Hoses (no visible sign of wear)
• Fittings (no leaks)
• Battery cables
• Fuse box (fuses in place and operational)
• Controls (for neutral)
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