Ferris Industries IS4500ZC28D61CE - Manual (Page 28)

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Troubleshooting
Adjustments & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use
may eventually require that service be performed to
allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causes and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for instruc-
tions on how to perform most of these minor adjust-
ments and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of
these procedures can be performed for you by your local
authorized dealer.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the tractor or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not turnover or start. 1. Parking brake not engaged. 1. Engage parking brake.
2. PTO (electric clutch) switch 2. Place in OFF position.
in ON position.
3. Out of fuel. 3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill
the fuel tanks. Prime the fuel system.
4. Motion Control Handles not 4. Lock handles in neutral position.
locked in neutral position.
5. Operator not in seat. 5. Assume operator’s position in seat.
6. Glow plugs not pre-heated. 6. Pre-heat glow plugs.
7. Fuse blown. 7. Replace fuse.
8. Battery terminals require 8. Clean the battery terminals
cleaning.
9. Battery discharged or dead. 9. Recharge or replace.
10. Wiring loose or broken. 10. Visually check wiring & replace broken or
frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.
11. Solenoid or starter motor faulty. 11. Repair or replace. See authorized
service dealer
12. Safety interlock switch 12. Replace as needed. See authorized
faulty. service dealer.
13. Water in fuel. 13. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.
14. Fuel is old or stale. 14. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly. 1. Fuel mixture too rich. 1. Clean air filter.
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