Jacobsen Sand Scorpion Manuel De L'opérateur Et De Sécurité page 28

7 TROUBLESHOOTING
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING ______________________________________________________
The troubleshooting chart below lists basic problems that may occur during start-up and operation. For more detailed
information regarding the hydraulic and electrical systems contact your area Jacobsen Distributor and refer to the
schematics contained in the Parts Catalog.
Symptoms
Engine does not
start
Engine Overheating
Battery not holding
charge.
Engine hard to start,
runs erratically or
loses power
Vehicle creeps in
neutral
** Refer to engine manufacturer's service manual
GB-28
Possible Causes
1. Empty fuel tank, dirty fuel or
wrong fuel type
2. Choke not set
(Gas engine)
3. Dirty fuel filter
4. Parking brake not engaged
5. Brake switch faulty
6. Dead or defective battery
7. Electrical system
8. Engine problem
1. Coolant level low
2. Air intake restricted
3. Water pump belt broken or
loose (Diesel engine)
1. Loose or corroded battery
terminals
2. Low electrolyte
3. Alternator belt loose
broken (Diesel engine)
4. Charging system defective
1. Dirty fuel
2. Fuel line leak
3. Dirty fuel filter
4. Air cleaner dirty
5. Choke (Gas engine)
6. Engine problem
1. Hydro linkage out of adjust-
ment
1. Check fuel
correctly 2. Adjust choke for engine temperature
3. Replace
4. Set brake before starting
5. Replace/Adjust
6. Inspect
7. Inspect
8. See engine owner's manual
1. Inspect and add coolant
2. Clean air intake screen and radiator
3. Tighten or replace belt
1. Inspect and clean terminals
2. Refill or correct level.
or 3. Tighten or replace belt
4. See engine manual
1. Check fuel
2. Inspect fuel lines
3. Replace
4. Clean or replace
5. Inspect and adjust
6. See engine owner's manual
1. Readjust neutral
Action Section
Ref.
6.6
4.4
6.6
4.2
5.4
6.11
6.14
**
6.8
6.8
5.6
6.11
6.11
5.6
**
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.5
5.2
**
5.5