Dixon ZTR 6022, 13090-0700 manual Troubleshooting, Engine Wont Turn Over

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1.ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER

Mower blades engaged--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	disengage	blades
Drive not in neutral ----------------------------------------------------------------	move steering control levers to neutral "OUT " position
Blown fuse-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	replace fuse
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 gas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	refuel and/or clean or replace					fuel filters
	Over or under choked ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------					adjust		choke
	Spark plug not firing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------	check spark plug/condition or reset gap
	Carburetor maladjustment ---------------------------------------------------------------------	reset	carburetor adjustment/consult					dealer
	Ignition Switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	consult			dealer for carburetor			service
3.	HARD TO START ENGINE
	Fuel line clogged --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------		clean	fuel line and		check fuel filter
	Faulty fuel pump ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------					consult		dealer
	Spark plug wire loose or grounded -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------				check spark		plug		wires
	Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped--------------------------------------------------	check	spark	plug/condition		and	reset		gap*
	Electronic ignition defective---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------					consult		dealer
	Dirty or maladjusted carburetor ------------------------------------------	readjust carburetor* or	consult		dealer for carburetor			service
4.	ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT
	Water in gasoline -----------------------------------------	drain old gasoline-replace with new gasoline and/or clean carburetor bowl
	Clogged fuel line -------------------------------------------------------------------------------	clean carburetor			bowl and or check fuel filter
	Vent in fuel cap plugged ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------						check		vent
	Faulty fuel pump ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------					consult		dealer
	Maladjusted carburetor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------				readjust		carburetor
	Engine dies when control levers are moved "IN"------------------------------------------------------		parking brake set			-- release brake

5.	ENGINE KNOCKS
	Low oil level ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------				check and			add oil
	Ignition timing off ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------					consult		dealer
	Fuel octane too low-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------	drain and	replace		with higher	octane gasoline
	Over heated engine		shut		off engine and allow			to	cool

*See engine manual for engine adjustments

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