Service manual
Section 10
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Model 3606 • Origin 10/99
27. With key in the START posi-
tion, engine does not crank.
1. Travel select lever is in forward (F) 
or reverse (R).
1. Move the travel select lever to 
NEUTRAL (N).
28. Engine runs momentarily
then stops.
Note: Refer to the Perkins or 
Cummins engine trouble-
shooting information in
Section 8A
 or 
Section 8B
.
1. Defective fuel run solenoid.
2. Fuel tank is empty.
3. Defective fuel injection pump.
4. Clogged or dirty fuel filter.
5. Excessive water in fuel.
1. Refer to Step 30, Fuel Run 
Solenoid troubleshooting.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Check that pump operates 
properly per the appropriate 
engine section of this manual.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Drain water separator or replace 
water filter.
29. NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Starter fails to crank engine 
with travel select lever in 
NEUTRAL (N), parking 
brake switch engaged and 
ignition key switch in 
START position.
1. Check for problems in the 
transmission shift switch or wiring.
2. Check transmission shift switch for 
proper operation, continuity, 
shorts, etc.
1. Check the transmission shift 
switch wiring and fuse.
2. Replace a defective switch or 
relay.
30. FUEL RUN SOLENOID
Ignition switch cranks 
engine in START position 
but engine doesn't operate 
when key returns to RUN 
position.
1. Fuel run solenoid.
2. Fuel tank is empty.
3. Defective injection pump.
1. Test for voltage at fuel run 
solenoid with ignition key switch 
in RUN position.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Replace pump. See the 
appropriate engine 
troubleshooting section.
31. PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
When switched to disen-
gaged position, park brake 
switch fails to disengage 
park brake.
1. Blown fuse.
2. Defective park brake solenoid.
3. Defective park brake switch.
4. Hydraulic problem.
1. Replace fuse.
2. Test solenoids and circuits; test 
for continuity with park brake 
switch in both positions; check 
park brake solenoid operation. 
Repair circuits or replace switch 
and/or solenoids as required.
3. Replace.
4. Refer to 
Section 9 Hydraulic 
System
.
32. BACK-UP ALARM
Backup alarm doesn't 
sound with travel select 
lever in REVERSE (R).
1. No voltage at backup alarm; 
broken wiring or blown fuse.
2. Defective alarm.
3. Defective travel select lever.
1. Test alarm and ground circuit; 
check for voltage at alarm. Repair 
wiring or replace fuse as 
required.
2. Test alarm and ground circuit.
3. Test travel select lever for 
continuity and circuit for shorts. 
Replace travel select lever if 
defective.
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