Dixon 1950-2300 Series manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER

Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage blades Drive not in neutral - - - - - - move control levers to neutral “OUT” Circuit breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -reset breaker Dead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -charge or replace Solenoid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Ignition switch- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Starter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Parking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - engage parking brake

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -check vent

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 Series Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Safety Slope OperationService Service Children Never allow children to operate the mowerDixon Limited Warranty Policy Specifications Model ZTR 1950Seat Adjustment Instructions Models 1950Controls Control LeversChoke Control Lever Throttle Control LeverParking Brake Hydro Gear SystemBlade Drive Circuit BreakerMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions TowingBefore Operating Mower To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Starting Instructions cold engine Starting Instructions engine has been operated Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Operation Instructions Deck Rollers 60 deckCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleBattery EngineTires Cutter Blade Maintenance Belts Belt TensionFuel Shut OFF Valve LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Hydrostat OIL Maintenance Procedure Cleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsMower Deck Removal Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Steering Control Adjustments To adjust neutralSteering Control Adjustments To adjust neutral springsTroubleshooting Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Standard Service Parts List DeckOwner Information ZTRMowers