Groundsmaster 4000−D Page 5 − 5 Electrical System
Problem Possible Causes
Engine cranks, but does not start. Engine is not cranking fast enough.
Engine fuel stop solenoid, circuit wiring, or fuel pump is
faulty.
The problem is not electrical (see Chapter 3 − Kubota
Engine).
Starter cranks, but should not when the traction pedal
is depressed.
The traction neutral switch is out of adjustment.
The traction neutral switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
General Run and Transport Problems
Engine continues to run, but should not, when the
ignition switch is turned off.
The engine fuel stop solenoid is stuck open.
Ignition switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
Engine continues to run, but should not, when the
traction pedal is engaged with no operator in the seat.
The seat sensor or circuit wiring is faulty.
Traction neutral switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
The engine stops during operation, but is able to
restart.
The operator is lifting off the seat switch.
The seat switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
The engine shutdown delay is faulty.
The ignition switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
The engine kills when the traction pedal is depressed. The operator is lifting off the seat switch.
The seat switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
Battery does not charge. Loose, corroded, or broken wire(s).
The fusible link to the battery is faulty.
Faulty alternator or dead battery.
Charge indicator lamp is faulty or burned out.
Charge indicator lamp wiring loose, corroded, or
damaged.
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