Dixon 36 & 48 Mower Does Not Move, When Traction Levers, Are Released, Mower Pulls To One Side

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Mower Does Not Move

Transmission is in neutral

Move transmission lever (page 9)

When Traction Levers

Engine to transmission belt loose

Check and adjust (page 17)

Are Released

Incorrect drive wheel belt adjustment

Check and adjust (page 17)

 

Drive belts worn or damaged

Check and replace if necessary

 

 

 

 

Mower Pulls To One Side

Drive belt broken or slipping

Replace or adjust (page 17)

 

 

 

 

Blades Do Not Turn

Tire pressure not the same in both

Check and adjust (page 15)

 

drive wheels

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven Cut

Blade belt broken or slipping

Replace or adjust

 

Excessive build-up underneath

Check and clean

 

mowing deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rough Cut

Unequal space configuration on

Check and adjust (page 13)

 

blades or front casters

 

 

 

Ground speed too fast for

Reduce travel speed

 

mowing conditions

 

 

 

Blades bent

Check and replace (page 12)

 

Tire pressure in wheels not equal

Check and adjust (page15)

 

Unequal spacer configuration on blades

Check and adjust (page 13)

 

or front casters

 

 

 

Blades dull

Sharpen or replace (page 15)

 

Engine not running 3600 r.p.m.

Move throttle to fast

 

Blades installed upside down

Remove and replace rightside up

 

 

(page 12)

 

Excessive build-up underneath

Check and clean mowing deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Going Forward Starting The EngineTurning The Mower Using The Reverse AssistStopping The Mower MowingAdjusting The Front Wheels refer to Figure Removing And Adjusting The BladesChanging The Height Of Cut Measuring The Height Of CutPage General Maintenance Fuel Cleaning The MowerEngine Oil Air Filter Tire Pressure BladeTransmission Output Shaft Blade Engagement Bellcrank CutterhousingsBlade Engagement Pivot Idler Arm Pivot Wheel Brake PivotService Adjustments Engine To Blade Belt Adjustment Refer to Figure Blade To Blade Belt Adjustment Refer to figure Engine To Transmission Belt Adjustment Refer to figureSafety System Adjustment Refer to figure Engine Does Not Start Loose PowerEngine Starts Hard Or Engine OverheatsMower Does Not Move When Traction LeversAre 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