Rev 4/2018
109
Symptom Problem Solution
Electrical
Low voltage and/or battery
will not charge
Defective battery (possibly due
to low water level.)
Replace battery. Maintain water
level.
Low engine speed Increase speed.
Wet or dirty battery Keep clean and dry.
Loose or corroded connections Clean and tighten battery connec-
tions.
Dirty or defective alternator,
defective voltage regulator, or
high resistance in circuit
Contact your Freeman dealer.
Loose or defective fan belt Check automatic belt tensioner.
Replace worn belt.
Alternator or voltage regulator
not functioning properly
Contact your Freeman dealer.
Starter cranks slowly or will
not operate
Relay not functioning Check relay and wire
connections.
Starter solenoid not functioning Check solenoid and wire
connections.
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Clean and tighten loose connec-
tions.
Steering wheel or hydrostatic
ground drive lever not in neutral
Put hydrostatic ground drive lever in
neutral and center steering wheel.
Key switch worn or terminals
loose
Check switch and terminals.
Too high viscosity crankcase oil Drain and fill crankcase with oil of
proper viscosity and quality.
Faulty starter Replace starter.
Neutral interlocks not set Check switches at hydrostatic
lever neutral park position and at
steering assembly under the cab.
Defective neutral start relay Replace relay.
HYDRAULICS
Hydraulics