Great Dane GDB10026 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Troubleshooting - 28
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical System
Engine Overheats Clean cooling fins.
Low oil level.
Do not operate at slow idle. Operate at full-throttle setting.
Cooling air intake screen is dirty.
Plugged air intake filter.
Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.
Engine Lacks Power Plugged air intake system.
Plugged fuel filter.
Improper type of fuel. Drain tank and fill with correct fuel.
Clean cooling fins to help prevent overheating.
Replace spark plug.
Engine Uses Too Much Oil Find and correct oil leaks.
Incorrect engine oil.
Plugged oil filter.
Plugged air intake filter.
Engine Backfires Through Muffler Throttle should be at low idle for several seconds before turning off
machine.
Leaking/damaged exhaust manifold gasket.
High Fuel Consumption Improper type of fuel.
Plugged air intake system.
Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions.
Improper valve clearance. See your Great Dane servicing dealer.
Restricted air intake system.
If Check
Starter Will Not Work Dead battery.
Blown 20-amp fuse (main power circuit).
Loose or corroded battery or ground connections.
Loose or corroded starter cable connections.
Neutral start switches faulty or not adjusted properly. See your
Great Dane servicing dealer.
Key switch or starter faulty. See your Great Dane servicing dealer.
PTO engaged.
Motion control levers not in proper position.
Speed control lever not in proper position.
Steering/reverse levers not in locked proper position.
If Check