Dixon ZTR 7025 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------disengage blades
----------------------------------------------------------------move steering control levers to neutral "OUT " position
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------replace fuse
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------charge or replace
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------refuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------adjust choke
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------check spark plug
--------------------------------------------------------------------------condition and reset gap*/consult dealer
---------------------------------------------------------------readjust carburetor* or consult dealer for carburetor service
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------clean fuel line and check fuel filter
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------check spark plug wires
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------check spark plug
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------condition and reset gap*
consult dealer
readjust carburetor* or consult dealer for carburetor service
-----------------------------------------drain old gasoline-replace with new gasoline and /or clean carburetor bowl
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------clean carburetor bowl and or check fuel filter
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------clean fuel line
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------check vent
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer
------------------------------------------------------parking brake set -- release brake
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------check and add oil
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------consult dealer
---------------------------------------------------------------------------drain and replace with higher octane gasoline
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------shut off engine and allow to cool
*See engine manual for engine adjustments
1. ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER
Mower blades engaged
Drive not in neutral
Blown fuse
Dead battery
Solenoid
Ignition switch
Starter
2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON'T START
No gas
Over or under choked
Spark plug not firing
Carburetor maladjustment
Ignition Switch
3. HARD TO START ENGINE
Fuel line clogged
Faulty fuel pump
Spark plug wire loose or grounded
Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped
Electronic ignition defective
Dirty or maladjusted carburetor
4. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT
Water in gasoline
Clogged fuel line
Vent in fuel cap plugged
Faulty fuel pump
Maladjusted carburetor
Engine dies when control levers are moved "IN"
5. ENGINE KNOCKS
Low oil level
Ignition timing off
Fuel octane too low
Over heated engine