TROUBLESHOOTING
54-Dixon
Problem Cause
Engine overheats Clogged air intake or cooling ns•
Engine overloaded•
Poor ventilation around engine•
Defective engine speed regulator•
Too little or no oil in the engine•
Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line.•
Fouled spark plugs•
Battery not charging Poor contact of the battery terminal cable connections•
Charging lead is disconnected•
The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all Parking brake on•
Bypass valve on pump open•
Drive belt for the transmission slack or •
has come off
Air trapped in hydraulic system•
Mower deck not engaging Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose•
Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened•
Blade switch is faulty or has come loose from cable •
contact
Blown fuse•
Transaxle leaks oil Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets•
Air trapped in hydraulic system•
Uneven mowing results Different air pressure in tires on the left and right sides.•
Bent blades•
Suspending for the mower deck is uneven•
Blades are dull•
Driving speed too high•
Grass is too long•
Grass collected under the mower deck•