5 TROUBLESHOOTINGGB-305 TROUBLESHOOTING5.1 GENERAL________________________________________________________________The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more detailedinformation regarding the hydraulic and electrical systems contact your area Textron Turf Care And Specialty ProductsDealer.Symptoms Possible Causes ActionEngine will notstart.1. Parking brake disengagedor power take-off switch on.1. Check operator back-up system and start-up procedure.2. Glow plug has not timedout.2. Reset ignition switch and allow glow plug to time outbefore cranking engine.3. Battery low on charge ordefective.3. Inspect condition of battery and battery connections.4. Fuel tank empty or dirty. 4. Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel lines.5. Fuse blown. 5. Replace fuse.6. Relay(s) defective 6. Test and replace relay.7. Traction pedal not inneutral.7. Check position of pedal. Adjust Linkage.8. Neutral switch on drivepump not working.8. Test, adjust or replace switch.9. Forward sensing switch ondrive pump not working.9. Test, adjust or replace switch.Engine hard tostart or runspoorly.1. Fuel level low, fuel or fuelfilter dirty.1. Fill with fresh fuel. Change fuel filter. Bleed fuel lines.2. Air cleaner dirty. 2. Inspect and replace air filter.3. Injectors, fuel pump 3. Consult engine manual.4. Engine problem. 4. Consult engine manualEngine stops. 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill with fresh fuel and bleed fuel lines.2. Interlocks not set beforeleaving operator’s seat.2. Engage parking brake and set power take-off switch toOFF.Engineoverheating1. Coolant level low. 1. Inspect and add coolant.2. Air intake restricted. 2. Clean air intake at radiator.3. Water pump belt broken orloose.3. Tighten or replace belt. See engine manual.Battery notholding charge.1. Loose or corroded batteryterminals.1. Inspect and clean terminalsBattery light on. 2. Low electrolyte. 2. Refill to correct level.3. Alternator belt loose orbroken3. Tighten or replace belt. See engine manual.4. Charging system defective. 4. See engine manualCutting units notcutting evenly1. Cutting heights not setevenly.1. Check that decks are level. Check and adjust cutting height.2. Engine speed too low. 2. Check engine speed with throttle in its fast position.3. Mow speed not adjusted forturf conditions.3. Adjust mow speed for best cut.4. Air pressure in caster tiresnot adjusted correctly.4. Check tires and adjust to correct pressure.