Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
47
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSES
The tractor will not operate in
either direction.
1. The High–Low range lever is
in “N.”
1. Move the High–Low range
lever to “L” or “H.”
2. The transmission oil is low. 2. Fill to the full “F” mark on the
transmission oil dipstick when
the transmission is cold.
3. The transmission is faulty. 3. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
4. The control linkage needs
adjustment or replacement.
4. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
5. The parking brake was not
released or the parking brake
is not releasing.
5. Release the parking brake or
check the linkage.
6. The drive shaft or wheel hub
key has been damaged.
6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. The power steering filter is
dirty (power steering models).
7. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The tractor operates erratically.
1. The transmission oil level is
low.
1. Fill to the full “F” mark on the
transmission oil dipstick when
the transmission is cold.
2. The transmission control
linkage needs adjustment or
replacement.
2. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
3. The transmission is faulty. 3. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The tractor operates in both
directions, but with a loss of
power. This condition becomes
hii
1. The transmission oil level is
low.
1. Fill to the full “F” mark on the
transmission oil dipstick when
the transmission is cold.
worse as the transmission
becomes hot.
2. The transmission shows
signs of overheating or water
contamination.
2. Replace the transmission oil
and filter.
3. The cooling fan and/or
transmission cooling fins are
faulty or dirty.
3. Clean the transmission and/or
replace the fan (contact your
Authorized Service Dealer).
4. The engine is not operating at
full throttle.
4. Increase the engine speed to
full throttle.
5. The power steering filter is
dirty (power steering models).
5. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
The front wheels do not turn with
the steering wheel (power steering
models).
1. Air in the hydraulic system. 1. With the engine running,
operate the lift and turn the
steering wheel back and forth
several times.
The steering is noisy (power
steering models).
1. The power steering filter is
dirty.
1. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.