CONTROLS
SECTION 2B. FAILURE ANALYSIS
2B-1
2B
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
1. Engine does not turn a. Parking brake not set. a. Set parking brake.
over when ignition switch
is engaged. b. Implement switch ON. b. Turn OFF.
c. 10 amp shut-off system circuit c. Reset.
breaker tripped.
d. 50 amp tractor circuit breaker d. See Section 10B.
tripped.
e. Faulty electrical system. e. See Section 10B.
2. Engine turns over but a. Glow plugs not set. a. Set glow plugs for 7 seconds
will not start. before starting.
b. 30 amp implement/fuel circuit b. Reset/test (Section 10J).
breaker tripped.
c. Battery low. c. Charge or replace (Section 10D).
d. No fuel/obstructed fuel supply. d. Check fuel level and/or obstruc-
tion. Purge system (Section 3D).
e. Faulty electrical system. e. See Section 11B.
3. Tractor creeps when a. Traction linkage centering spring a. Adjust (Section 2C).
traction pedal is in not adjusted.
neutral.
b. Binding in the linkage. b. Repair/lubricate (Sections 2C
and 11B).
4. Parking brake does not a. Brake not adjusted. a. Adjust (Section 2C).
hold.
b. Worn brake shoes. b. Replace (Section 5C).
5. Service brake spongy, a. Master cylinder fluid level low a. Check (Section 11).
fades or does not hold. or no fluid.
b. Air in brake system. b. Bleed (Section 5E).
c. Worn brake shoes. c. Replace (Section 5C).
6. Mowers do not lift or a. Engine rpm too low. a. Increase engine rpm above
lower properly. 2000.
b. Faulty control valve handle b. Repair (Section 2C).
linkage.
c. Faulty hydraulic circuit. c. See Section 8B.
7. Slow traction speed. a. Engine rpm too low. a. Increase engine rpm.
b. Traction pedal linkage not b. Adjust (Section 2C).
adjusted.
c. Traction pedal linkage binding c. Repair (Section 2C).
or damaged.
d. Parking brake not released. d. Release.
e. Faulty hydraulic circuit. e. See Section 8B.
GENERAL
The following table gives common problems, probable
causes, and suggested remedies with page references
to detailed description of remedial procedures.