General Engine Problems
Additional engine troubleshooting information and advanced engine service
procedures can be found in the engine service manual. Engine service manuals are
available at https://network.ventrac.com/resources/manuals_engine.
The starter will not engage.
Possible Cause Corrective Action
The main circuit breaker is in the O
FF
position.
Switch the main circuit breaker to the O
N
position.
A blown fuse in the power relay module. Replace the blown fuse.
A blown fuse in the start circuit. Replace the blown fuse.
The parking brake is not engaged. Engage the parking brake.
The parking brake switch is out of
adjustment.
Adjust the parking brake switch.
The machine is not in neutral. Ensure the SDLA lever is in the neutral
position.
The neutral switch is out of adjustment. Adjust the neutral switch.
Low battery voltage. Check the battery voltage, charge or
replace the battery as needed.
The engine cranks, but will not start.
Possible Cause Corrective Action
The fuel supply valve is in the O
FF
position.
Turn the fuel supply valve to the O
N
position.
The fuel tank is empty. Fill the fuel tank.
A faulty fuel pump. Inspect the fuel pump, replace the pump
as needed.
A plugged fuel filter. Inspect the fuel filter, replace the fuel
filter as needed.
A blockage in the fuel supply hose. Inspect the fuel hoses, clean or replace
the fuel hoses as needed.
Poor engine compression. Complete engine compression test.
Improper valve clearance. Check and adjust valve clearance.
Defective ignition coil. Test and Inspect the ignition coil, replace
the coil as needed.
Troubleshooting: General Engine Problems Page 3–8 4520P
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