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Maintenance – John Deere rhino pd54 User Manual

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4. MAINTENANCE

4.36 ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE

REMEDY

Excessive electrical load from added

accessories.

Excessive engine idling.

Poor electrical connections on battery,

ground strap, starter, or alternator.

Defective battery.

Defective alternator.

Cracked battery case.

Defective battery.

Battery charging rate too high.

Loose or corroded connections.

Sulfated or worn-out batteries.

Loose or defective alternator belt.

Loose or corroded connections.

Low battery output voltage.

Faulty start circuit relay.

Low battery output.

Crankcase oil too heavy.

Loose or corroded connections.

Faulty battery connection.

Sulfated or worn-out batteries.

Blown fuse.

Remove accessories.

Increase engine RPM when heavy

electrical load is used.

Inspect and clean as necessary.

Test battery.

Test charging system.

Check for moisture and replace as

necessary.

Test battery.

Test charging system.

Clean and tighten connections.

See your authorized servicing dealer or

engine distributor.

Adjust belt tension or replace belts.

Clean and tighten loose connections.

See your authorized servicing dealer or

engine distributor.

See your authorized servicing dealer or

engine distributor.

See your authorized servicing dealer or

engine distributor.

Use proper viscosity oil.

Clean and tighten loose connections.

Clean and tighten connections.

See your authorized servicing dealer or

engine distributor.

Replace fuse.

PROBLEM

Undercharged system.

Battery used too much water.

Batteries will not charge.

Starter will not crank.

Starter cranks slowly.

Entire electrical system does not

function.