Trouble Shooting SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Cannot pull or hard to pull recoil starter Debris caught in impeller Dismantle & clean impeller Not enough delivery volume Air leakage on suction Check suction hose and side suction connections Engine not performing Check & repair engine see John Deere dealer Damage to mechanical Replace mechanical seal seal see John Deere dealer Suction lift is too high Make suction lift lower Suction hose is too long Shorten suction hose or or smaller in diameter enlarge diameter Leakage of water from Stop leakage of water discharge hose Worn out impeller Replace the impeller see John Deere dealer Pump does not Air goes in from suction Check hose and suction prime side connections (See Solution 2) Insufficient priming water Pour more water into inside pump pump casing for priming Drain plug is loose Tighten drain plug firmly.
Damage of mechanical seal Replace mechanical seal see John Deere dealer Wrong suction hose used Use correct suction hose Water leakage between engine Damaged mechanical and pump seal. Replace see John Deere dealer. Engine does not Refer to engine manual start see John Deere dealer Centrifugal Pump Operator's Manual 11