Problem possible cause remedy, Maintenance – Alamo 803213C User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

INTERSTATER 02/11

Maintenance Section 5-13

MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting

The following shows various problems, the apparent cause, and the recommended procedure for their
correction.
PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Mower will not rotate

In line Fuse blown.

Replace Fuse.

Safety switch not making contact.

Adjust or replace Safety Switch.

Broken Drivebelts.

Replace Belts

On/Off Switch bad.

Replace On/Off Switch

Insufficient voltage through

Check Coil and Wires.

Solenoid.
Solenoid Spool will not shift

Clean or replace Solenoid Cartridge.

completely.

Mower will not stop.

Solenoid Spool will not shift.

Clean or replace Solenoid Cartridge.

Intermittent mowing power.

Safety Switch maladjustment

Adjust Safety Switch.

Electrical problem.

Trace Electrical Circuit for short.

Bad Solenoid.

Replace Solenoid Coil.

Insufficient cutting power

Drivebelts slipping.

Readjust Belt tension and check.

or low Cuttershaft speed.

Bound Shaft.

Free the Shaft.

Relief Valve setting too low.

Adjust Relief Valve.

Solenoid Spool will not shift

Replace Valve Cartridge.

completely.
Worn Pump or Motor.

Replace or rebuild.

Hydraulic Oil overheating

Low Fluid level.

Fill to proper level.

Mower free to rotate.

Relief Valve setting too high.

Adjust Relief Valve.

Obstruction in Power Circuit-Extra

Remove obstruction & Extra Items

or Will-Fit Parts.

which are not standard.

Pump making loud noise.

Low Oil level.

Add Hydraulic Fluid.

Vacuum in reservoir.

Clean or replace Vent Plug.

Clogged Oil Filter.

Replace Filter.

Worn Pump.

Replace or rebuild.

Mower will not raise or

Slow Gear Pump speed.

Check Belts, Idler Pulley, Spring.

raises slowly.

Relief Valve Setting too low.

Adjust Relief Valve.

Worn Gear Pump.

Replace or rebuild.

Worn Cylinder.

Replace or rebuild.

Worn Control Valve.

Replace Valve Section.