Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 - TROUBLESHOOTING

STOPPING
1. Slowly depress the clutch-brake pedal until the tractor
stops.
2. Place the tractor in neutral and set the parking brake.
3. Disengage the power take-off clutch and lower any at¬
tachments to the ground.
4. If the engine has been running under full load, allow the
engine to idle about a minute before turning the ignition
key counterclockwise to the OFF position.
5. Remove the key to prevent unauthorized use of the trac¬
tor.
TROUBLESHOOTING
For instruction to overcome the following problems see
Adjustments", "Maintenance" and "Service" sections of
this book.
IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO TURN OVER - check the
following:
1. The shift lever must be in Neutral. Move the lever around
to be sure the safety switch is contacted.
2. The power take-off must be disengaged.
3- The battery cable clamps must be clean and tight.
4. The fuse must be in working condition and fuse connec¬
tion clean and tight.
5. The battery may not be charged.
IF THE ENGINE TURNS, BUT WILL NOT START, check
the following:
1. Wiring connections at the ignition switch and starter
motor must be clean and tight.
2. The combined throttle and choke control lever must be
at choke.
3. The spark plug cable must be tightly connected.
4. The fuel tank must have a good regular gasoline in it.
IF BELT SLIPPAGE OCCURS, check the following:
1. Belts may be stretched or excessively worn.
2. Pulleys may be greasy or oily.
3. Insufficient belt tension due to a broken or worn ten¬
sion spring or improper adjustment.
IF A BELT BREAKS, check the following:
1. Look for sharp edges or rough spots on the pulleys.
2. Pulleys may be misaligned.
3. Belt tension may be too tight.
4. Pulley may be binding.
IF HANDLING IS DIFFICULT, check the following:
1. Controls or drive systems may be out of adjustment.
2. Tires may be under-inflated, or not of equal pressure.
Inflate tires to REAR 6-8 P.S.I., FRONT 12-15 P.S.I.
3. Wheels spinning on slopes. Wet grass is very slippery —
try to work in the late afternoon after it has dried. Wheel
weights may be added to provide additional traction. See
Accessories section of this manual.
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