OPERATION
VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-38
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Mower will not rotate 1. Inline fuse blown. Replace Fuse.
2. Safety switch not making Adjust or replace safety
contact. switch.
3. Broken drive belts. Replace belts.
4. On/Off switch bad. Replace On/Off switch.
5. Insufficient voltage through Check oil and wires.
solenoid.
6. Solenoid spool will not shift Clean or replace solenoid
completely. cartridge.
Mower will not stop 1. Solenoid spool will not shift. Clean or replace solenoid
cartridge.
Intermittent mowing power 1. Safety switch maladjustment. Adjust safety switch.
or low cuttershaft speed.
2. Electrical problem. Trace electrical circuit for short.
3. Bad solenoid. Replace solenoid coil.
Insufficient cutting power 1. Drive belts slipping. Readjust belt tension and check
idler springs.
2. Bound shaft. Free the shaft.
3. Relief valve setting to low. Adjust relief valve.
4. Solenoid spool will not Replace valve cartridge.
shift completely.
5. Worn pump or motor. Replace or rebuild.
Hydraulic oil overheating- 1. Low fluid level. Fill to proper level.
mower free to rotate
2. Relief valve setting too high. Adjust relief valve.
3. Obstruction in power circuit- Remove obstruction & extra items
Extra or will-fit parts. which are not standard.
Pump making loud noise 1. Low oil level. Add hydraulic fluid.
2. Vacuum in reservoir. Clean or replace breather valve.
3. Clogged oil filter. Replace filter.
4. Worn pump. Replace or rebuild.