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Starting Problems (continued)
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Nothing happens when start Battery is dead.
attempt is made.
Loose or corroded battery cables.
Loo
se or corroded ground.
“Run” fuse open.
Fusible link open.
T
emp. switch or relay faulty.
Temp relay wiring loose, corroded
or da
maged.
Traction switch out of adjustment
or faulty.
Traction switch wiring loose,
corroded or damaged.
PTO switch engaged or faulty.
PTO switch wiring loose, corroded
or damaged.
Ignition switch faulty.
Ignition switch wiring loose,
corroded or damaged.
Start relay faulty.
Start relay wires loose, corroded or
dama
ged.
In-line 30 amp starter solenoid fuse
ope
n.
Starter solenoid wiring loose,
co
rroded or damaged.
Starter solenoid faulty.
Charge battery. Replace battery if
it will
not hold a charge.
Clean and tighten or repair as
necessary.
Check fuse and replace if fuse is
open. If fuse burns out often, find
and correct cause.
Replace fusible link.
Test temp. switch and relay.
Re
place if faulty.
Repair wiring.
Test traction switch. Adjust or
replace traction switch if faulty.
Repair wiring.
Make sure PTO switch is OFF.
Test switch and replace if faulty.
Repair wiring.
Test ignition switch. Replace if
faulty.
Repair wiring.
Test start relay. Replace if faulty.
Clean and tighten or repair as
neces
sary.
Check fuse and replace if fuse is
o
pen. If fuse burns out often, find
and correct cause.
Clean and tighten or repair as
neces
sary.
Replace starter.
Troubleshooting P
age 5 - 8 Groundsmaster
®
455-D