Dixon RAM 50 MAG KOH/968999563, RAM MAG 50, RAM 44, RAM MAG 44, KOH/968999560 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER

 

Mower blades engaged - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

disengage blades

Park brake not on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

engage park brake

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 Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Page Important Read Carefully Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Fire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Dixon ZTR Commercial / Residential Warranty Policy Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversPark Brake To SET Park BrakeBlade Drive Choke and Throttle Control LeverOperation Instructions Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverBefore Operating Mower Starting Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Park Brake Switch TestBlade Drive Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW Often Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Towing Trailers Other Attachments To Free Wheel MachineCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery BeltsEngine Tires LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL FillTracking Adjustment Mower is tracking to the rightMower Deck Leveling Procedure Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Skips in spots Check for loose belt/slow ground speed Standard Service Parts List BladesEngine AIR and OIL Filters OWNER’S Information Date Engine TunedDixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks