Dixon 36 & 48 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Dixon Industries, Inc. • Airport Industrial Park • Coffeyville, KS • 67337 • 620-251-2000
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Engine Does Not Start Key in the OFF position Turn key to ON
Transmission shift lever not in the Move lever into the neutral
neutral position (Page 10).
Blade control not in the OFF position Move blade control lever to OFF
Fuel tank empty Fill fuel tank
Fuel shut-off valve closed Open fuel shut off (Page 10)
Safety interlock switches out of Adjust switches (Page 19)
adjustment
Throttle control not in the choke Move throttle control to choke
position
Spark plug loose or disconnected Connect spark plug wire
Bad spark plug Replace
Dirty air filter Replace
Clogged fuel filter Replace
Bad fuel Drain and refill with fresh fuel
Engine Starts Hard Or Dirt or water in the fuel tank Drain and clean fuel tank
Loose Power
Clogged or dirty fuel filter Replace
Air filter dirty Replace
Faulty spark plug Replace
Incorrect oil level Check and adjust
Engine Overheats Dirt in fuel line Clean and replace
Dirty grass screen Clean
Incorrect oil level Check and adjust
Dirty air filter Check and adjust
Faulty spark plug Replace