Electrical System

Symptom Problem Solution

Starting Motor Will Not Turn

Start fuse.

Check and replace if necessary.

Loose red connector.

Check under loader control lever and push connectors together.

Starter.

Listen for "click" from starter solenoid. If "click" is heard, the starter control circuit is functioning. If "click" is not heard, repair starter. See your authorized dealer.

Start relay.

With the machine in neutral, and clutch disconnect switch depressed, open right engine service door and listen for "click" from starter relay when the key switch is in START position. If "click" is heard, the key switch, circuit breaker, start fuse connectors, and neutral start switch are functioning and the starter relay, relay ground, or starter is worn. See your authorized dealer.

Loose "bullet" connectors on start fuse holder.

See your authorized dealer.

Key switch.

See your authorized dealer.

Neutral start switch.

See your authorized dealer.

Start relay ground.

See your authorized dealer.

Start relay contacts.

See your authorized dealer.

Battery.

See your authorized dealer.

Corroded, loose, or broken battery post.

See your authorized dealer.

Wiring.

See your authorized dealer.

Excessive power train load.

Depress clutch disconnect switch.

Excessive engine load.

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Starter Solenoid Chatters

Poor or corroded connections at battery, battery ground strap, or starter.

Inspect, clean, and tighten if necessary.

Low battery voltage.

See your authorized dealer.

Starting Motor Spins But Will Not Crank Engine

Pinion gear not moving into engine flywheel ring gear.

See your authorized dealer.

Broken teeth on flywheel.

See your authorized dealer.

Engine Cranks Slowly

Loose or corroded battery cables.

Inspect and clean or tighten.

Loose battery ground cable.

Open battery cover and inspect and tighten battery ground cable.

Excessive power train load.

Depress clutch disconnect switch.

Excessive engine load.

Change engine oil to proper grade for temperature.

Low battery voltage.

See your authorized dealer.

Starting Motor Continues To Run

Starter solenoid stuck.

Lightly tap on case of starter solenoid.

Starter not disengaging.

Lightly tap on starter case to determine if starter "shift" lever is stuck.

Starter relay stuck on.

Lightly tap on starter relay to determine if relay is stuck.

Wiring harness.

See your authorized dealer.

Excessive Noise When Engine Is Cranking

Broken teeth in ring gear.

See your authorized dealer.

Overrunning clutch slippage.

See your authorized dealer.

Starting motor.

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Battery Uses Too Much Water

Cracked battery case.

Replace battery.

High ambient temperature.

Refill with water.

Battery cell.

Check if one or more cells take more water than the others.

Battery being overcharged.

See your authorized dealer.

Cracked Battery Case

No battery hold down clamp.

Replace battery and install hold down clamp.

Loose battery hold down clamp.

Replace battery and install hold down clamp.

Battery hold down clamp too tight.

Replace battery and install battery hold down clamp correctly.

Frozen battery.

Keep battery fully charged in cold weather.

Low Battery Output

Low water level.

Add water.

Dirty or wet battery top causing discharge.

Clean and wipe battery top dry.

Corroded or loose battery cables.

Clean and tighten battery cables.

Broken battery post.

Wiggle battery post by hand. If post wiggles or turns, replace battery.

Low battery voltage.

See your authorized dealer.

Battery cell.

See your authorized dealer.

Excessive electrical load.

See your authorized dealer.

Wrong size battery.

See your authorized dealer.

Too many accessories.

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Charging Indicator Light Remains On with Engine Running

Loose or glazed alternator belt.

Check belt. Replace if glazed.

Engine rpm low.

Tighten if loose. Raise engine rpm above 1000 rpm. If light remains on, see your authorized dealer.

Diode or phase winding.

Increase engine rpm to fast idle. If light goes out or gets dim, it indicates a worn diode or phase winding. See your authorized dealer.

Excessive electrical load from added accessories.

See your authorized dealer.

Loose or corroded electrical connections on battery, ground strap, starter, or alternator.

Inspect. Clean, or tighten electrical connections.

Battery.

See your authorized dealer.

Regulator or alternator.

See your authorized dealer.

Monitor fuse.

Turn key switch to BULB CHECK position. If no lights, replace fuse.

Alternator Light Out But Low Charging System Voltage

Indicator light bulb.

Inspect and replace if necessary.

Loose wiring connector.

Inspect and repair.

Wiring harness.

See your authorized dealer.

High Charging System Voltage (Battery Boiling)

Poor connection or broken wire between alternator and starter solenoid.

See your authorized dealer.

Regulator.

See your authorized dealer.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Noisy Alternator

Worn bearings in alternator.

Remove belt and feel for rough bearing while turning alternator pulley.

Drive belt.

Inspect and replace if necessary.

Pulley not aligned.

Inspect.

Loose alternator belt or mounting.

Inspect and tighten if necessary.

Diodes.

See your authorized dealer.

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