Roberine F3 - Vehicle Problems; Steering Problems

Problem Possible cause Solution
The V-belt is loose or faulty. Check the V-belt. See V-belt on page
48.
The alternator is faulty. Check the V-belt. See V-belt on page
48.
The battery connections are loose or
corroded.
Clean and tighten the battery clamps.
A fuse has blown and battery is
discharged.
Replace the fuse. See Replacing
fuses on page 59 and charge the
battery.
The parking brake is in the OFF
position.
Put the parking brake in the ON
position.
The seat switch is faulty. Contact your Roberine dealer.
The foot pedals are not in the neutral
position.
Place the foot pedals in neutral.
The starter motor does not work.
The mowing switch is not in the
neutral position
Put the mowing switch in neutral.
The battery voltage is low. Charge the battery.
The viscosity of the engine oil is too
high.
Use a different type of engine oil. See
Technical specifications on page 22
for the correct type of engine oil.
The starter motor starts slowly.
The battery connections are loose or
corroded.
Clean and tighten the battery clamps.
One light circuit does not work. A fuse has blown. Replace the fuse. See Replacing
fuses on page 59.
11.4 Vehicle problems
Problem Possible cause Solution
The engine vibrates too much The engine speed is too low. Increase the engine speed.
The parking brake is applied. Release the parking brake.
The transmission oil level is too low. Top off the transmission oil. See
Transmission and hydraulic oil on
page 49.
The engine runs but the machine does
not move.
The transmission is cold. Allow the engine to warm up.
11.5 Steering problems
Problem Possible cause Solution
The tyres are not at the correct
pressure.
Check the tyre pressure. See
Technical specifications on page 22.
The steering couplings are dry. Lubricate the steering couplings. See
Lubrication on page 40.
The steering does not work
The hydraulic oil level is too low. Top off the hydraulic oil. See
Transmission and hydraulic oil on
page 49.
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