Groundsmaster 4300--DPage 5 -- 12Electrical System
Starting Problems
Problem Possible Causes
No electrical power to machine (including gauges). Battery is discharged.
Ignition switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
Fusible link harness at the engine starter motor is
faulty.
Battery cables are loose or corroded.
Fuse F1--1 (15 amp) or F1--2 (10 amp) is faulty.
Starter solenoid clicks, but starter will not crank.
NOTE: If the starter solenoid clicks, the problem is not
in the interlock circuit.
Battery is discharged.
Battery cables are loose or corroded.
Ground cable is loose or corroded.
Wiring at the starter motor is faulty.
Starter solenoid or starter motor is faulty.
Engine starts, but stops when the ignition switch is
released from the START position.
Engine fuel stop solenoid or circuit wiring is faulty (pull
coil operates but hold coil is faulty).
Engine cranks, but does not start. Engine and/or fuel may be too cold.
Fuel tank is empty.
Glow plugs or circuit wiring are faulty.
Engine fuel stop solenoid or circuit wiring is faulty.
Engine or fuel system is malfunctioning (see Chapter 3
- Kubota Diesel Engine).
Hydraulic load is slowing engine cranking speed
(disconnect hydraulic pump drive shaft from engine to
test).
