Dixon ZTR 5005 Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward, Engine Stalls When Blades are Engaged

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TROUBLESHOOTING

6.ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD

Drive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive belt Transmission oil low- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -add oil Transmission locks in free-wheel position- - - - lock position(see pg.20) Hydrostat oil filter plugged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -replace filter Bad transmission- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Gear mating transmission/gearbox disconnected- - - consult dealer

7.MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS

Hydrostat belt loose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adjust (see page 48) Hydrostat transmission oil too low or high- - - - - - -add or drain oil Transmission damage- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Transmission blowing oil out cap- -overfilled or water contaminated

8.ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED

Operator not on seat- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - sit on seat Faulty interlock system- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Bad Blade spindle bearing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Deck drive belt not properly routed- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -reroute Blades blocked by foreign material- - - - - - - - - - - - - - clean under deck

9.DRIVE SYSTEM

Low on power- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -check belt tension Mower pulls to side- - - - -check tire inflation/adjust control linkage Mower creeps in neutral- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -adjust control linkage

10.CUT QUALITY

Skips in spots- - - - - - - - - - - - check for loose belt/slow ground speed Cut uneven left to right- - - - - - - - - -check tire inflation/level the deck Poor dispersal of grass- - - - - - - - - - -clean deck/check for loose belt Ends of grass blades are ragged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -sharpen blades

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Contents Series Important Read Carefully Safety Warranty Policy IndexSafety Blade Contact TIP Over RUN Over Back OverSafety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Do notChildren Never allow children to operate the mowerService Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Hydro Gear Models 5000 6000 7000 Series MowersSpecifications Specifications Model ZTRSeat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversChoke Control Lever Throttle Control LeverTo SET Parking Brake Parking BrakeHydro Gear System Mower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Operation Instructions TowingBefore Operating Mower Parking Brake Switch Test Engine should StopSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Starting Instructions engine has been operated Starting Instructions cold engine Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW OftenMowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Deck Rollers 60 deck Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleBattery OFF Season Battery StorageEngine TiresCutter Blade Maintenance Belts Belt TensionFuel Shut OFF Valve LubricationChassis LocationsChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Care and Maintenance OIL Requirements Service IntervalsRecommended OIL Weight Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsMower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Removal BOX to Hydrostat Belt Adjustment Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Rear Wheels Wheel ReversalNeutral Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Procedure for Electric Clutch Adjustment AIR GAP AdjustmentOhms Test Forward Travel Speed Adjustment Troubleshooting Engine Stalls When Blades are Engaged Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move ForwardDrive System CUT QualityStandard Service Parts List DeckKawasaki and Kohler AIR & OIL Filter Part Numbers Owner Information Name AddressZTRMowers
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