Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting The Tractor - Murray ELT125380 CE Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Tractor

PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover
or start.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Engine knocks.
Excessive oil consumption.
Engine exhaust is black.
Engine runs, but tractor will
not drive.
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LOOK FOR
Brake pedal not depressed.
PTO (electric clutch) switch is in
ON position.
Cruise control engaged.
Out of fuel.
Engine flooded.
Fuse is blown.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Battery discharged or dead.
Wiring loose or broken.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty. See authorized dealer.
Safety interlock switch faulty.
Water in fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Engine has other problem.
Low oil level.
Using wrong grade oil.
Engine running too hot.
Using wrong grade oil.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Dirty air filter.
Choke closed.
Ground speed control pedals
not depressed.
Transmission release lever in
PUSH position.
Mower drive belt is broken.
Parking brake is engaged.
Traction drive belt is broken or
slipping.
REMEDY
Fully depress brake pedal.
Place in OFF position.
Move knob to NEUTRAL/OFF position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
Disengage the choke.
See authorized dealer.
See Maintenance Free Battery section.
Recharge or replace battery.
Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or broken, see authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Clean air filter.
See authorized dealer.
Check/add oil as required.
See the Engine Manual.
See authorized dealer.
See the Engine Manual.
Drain excess oil.
See the Engine Manual.
Open choke.
Depress pedals.
Move into DRIVE position.
See authorized dealer.
Disengage parking brake.
See authorized dealer.
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