Dixon 36 & 48 Engine Does Not Start, Engine Starts Hard Or, Loose Power, Engine Overheats

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Engine Does Not Start

Key in the OFF position

Turn key to ON

 

Transmission shift lever not in the

Move lever into the neutral

 

neutral position

(Page 10).

 

Blade control not in the OFF position

Move blade control lever to OFF

 

Fuel tank empty

Fill fuel tank

 

Fuel shut-off valve closed

Open fuel shut off (Page 10)

 

Safety interlock switches out of

Adjust switches (Page 19)

 

adjustment

 

 

Throttle control not in the choke

Move throttle control to choke

 

position

 

 

Spark plug loose or disconnected

Connect spark plug wire

 

Bad spark plug

Replace

 

Dirty air filter

Replace

 

Clogged fuel filter

Replace

 

Bad fuel

Drain and refill with fresh fuel

Engine Starts Hard Or

Dirt or water in the fuel tank

Drain and clean fuel tank

Loose Power

Clogged or dirty fuel filter

Replace

 

 

Air filter dirty

Replace

 

Faulty spark plug

Replace

 

Incorrect oil level

Check and adjust

 

 

 

Engine Overheats

Dirt in fuel line

Clean and replace

 

Dirty grass screen

Clean

 

Incorrect oil level

Check and adjust

 

Dirty air filter

Check and adjust

 

Faulty spark plug

Replace

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Dixon Industries, Inc. • Airport Industrial Park • Coffeyville, KS • 67337 • 620-251-2000

 

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Contents 36 & 48 Commercial Belt-Drive Mowers Commercial Belt-Drive Mowers Page About This Manual Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Safety Information Operation of Equipment Safety Information Decals Operating the Mower Starting The Engine Going ForwardUsing The Reverse Assist Turning The MowerStopping The Mower MowingRemoving And Adjusting The Blades Adjusting The Front Wheels refer to FigureChanging The Height Of Cut Measuring The Height Of CutPage General Maintenance Cleaning The Mower FuelEngine Oil Air Filter Tire Pressure BladeCutterhousings Transmission Output Shaft Blade Engagement BellcrankBlade Engagement Pivot Idler Arm Pivot Wheel Brake PivotService Adjustments Engine To Blade Belt Adjustment Refer to Figure Safety System Adjustment Refer to figure Blade To Blade Belt Adjustment Refer to figureEngine To Transmission Belt Adjustment Refer to figure Loose Power Engine Does Not StartEngine Starts Hard Or Engine OverheatsWhen Traction Levers Mower Does Not MoveAre Released Mower Pulls To One SideFrame Assembly Item No MFG Code Part Number Description Qty Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Front Deck Assembly Front Deck Assembly Front Deck Assembly Item No MFG Code Part Number Description Qty 36 & 48 Brake Assembly Item No MFG Code Part Number Description Qty 36 & 48 Transmission Drive Assembly 36 & 48 Transmission Drive Assembly 36 & 48 Rear Deck Assembly 36 & 48 Rear Deck Assembly 36 & 48 Handle Control Assembly 36 & 48 Handle Control Assembly 36 & 48 Front Caster Assembly 36 & 48 Front Caster Assembly 36 & 48 Fuel Tank Assembly 36 & 48 Traction Wheel Assembly 36 & 48 Electrical Components Page Dixon Industries, Inc