Dixon ZTR 4516 Troubleshooting, Engine Won’T Turn Over, Engine Will Turn Over But Won’T Start

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER

Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage blades Parking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - engage parking brake Circuit breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -reset breaker Dead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - charge or replace Solenoid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Ignition switch- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Starter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer

2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START

No fuel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - refuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters

3. HARD TO START ENGINE

Fuel line clogged- - - - - - - - - - - - - clean fuel line and check fuel filter Faulty fuel pump- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer

4. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT

Water in fuel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -drain old fuel-replace with new fuel Clogged fuel line- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - check fuel filter Fuel tank vent plugged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -clean fuel vent Faulty fuel pump- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer

5. ENGINE OVERHEATED

Air intake screen or fins clogged- - - - - -clean intake screen and fins Oil level too low or too high- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -adjust oil level Running engine too slow - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -run engine faster

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Contents 4500 Series Model YearIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY INDEX SAFETY RIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATEDCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Blade Contact Run Over Tip Over Back OverFollow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practicesSAFETY Safety Alert Symbol When you see this symbol, BE ALERTGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued SLOPE OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION continued DO continuedDO NOT SERVICE SERVICE continued CHILDREN DIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY RESIDENTIAL HYDRO SPECIFICATIONS Model ZTRSEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 3.Release seat slide adjuster2.Slide seat forward or backward Models ZTRCONTROLS CONTROL LEVERSPARKING BRAKE TO SET PARKING BRAKETRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM BLADE DRIVE CIRCUIT BREAKERTHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CHOKE CONTROL 4518 onlyOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE Unlock TransmissionTESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS Engine should not turn over or attempt to startNOTE If Any Safety Check FAILS, Do Not ENGINE SHOULD STOPSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS speedSIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continued GRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS CARE & MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEBATTERY ENGINETIRES OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGECUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE BELTS BELT TENSION42” Deck Engine to Mower Deck Belt-P/N5861FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT continued CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDUREMOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continued DECK REMOVAL LUBRICATION BRAKE SYSTEMCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL OIL FILL CLEANING THE MOWER WARRANTYPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCARE & MAINTENANCE NOTES STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST 42” Deck50” Deck ~Blades~BRIGGS & STRATTON AIR AND OIL FILTERS KOHLER AIR AND OIL FILTERSTROUBLESHOOTING 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS 8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEMPage OWNER’S INFORMATION Date of Purchase Mower Model NumberMower Serial Number Purchased From ZTRMowers Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks ofDixon Industries, Inc 4500 Series