DIXON-53
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause
The engine seems weak.
Clogged air lter.•
Defective spark plugs.•
Carburetor incorrectly adjusted.•
Air trapped in hydraulic system.•
The engine overheats.
Clogged air intake or cooling ns.•
Engine overloaded.•
Poor ventilation around engine.•
Defective engine speed regulator.•
Soot in the combustion chamber.•
Too little or no oil in the engine.•
Defective spark plugs.•
Pre-ignition incorrect.•
Air trapped in hydraulic system.•
Battery not charging.
Poor contact with battery terminal cable •
connectors.
The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all.
Parking brake on.•
Bypass valve on pump open.•
Drive belt for the transmission gears 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.
The blade switch is faulty or has come loose, •
from the cable contact.
The fuse has blown.•
Transaxle leaks oil.
Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets.•
Air trapped in hydraulic system.•