John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Symptom Problem
Solution
High fuel consumption. Improper type of fuel. Use proper fuel.
Clogged or dirty air cleaner. Service air cleaner.
Engine overloaded. Reduce load or shift to a lower gear.
Improper valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer.
Injection nozzles dirty. See your John Deere dealer.
Engine out of time. See your John Deere dealer.
Implement improperly adjusted. See implement operator’s manual.
Low engine temperature. See your John Deere dealer.
Excessive ballast. Adjust ballast to load.
Restricted air intake system. Check system.
Plugged crankcase vent tube. Clean vent tube.
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Transmission Troubleshooting
Symptom Problem
Solution
Transmission oil overheats Low oil supply. Fill system with correct oil.
Clogged transmission-hydraulic oil Replace filter.
filter.
Internal hydraulic leak. See your John Deere dealer.
Hitch feedback linkage improperly Reset linkage. See your John Deere
adjusted. dealer.
Hydraulic motor not plumbed See your John Deere dealer.
correctly.
Low transmission pressure. Low oil supply. Fill system with correct oil.
Clogged transmission-hydraulic oil Replace filter.
filter.
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