Dixon 966985402, 966985401 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Problem

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine seems weak.

Clogged air filter.

 

 

 

 

Fouled spark plugs.

 

 

 

 

Carburetor incorrectly adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine overheats.

Clogged air intake or cooling fins.

 

 

 

 

Engine overloaded.

 

 

 

 

• Poor ventilation around engine.

 

 

 

 

• Defective engine speed regulator.

 

 

 

 

• Soot in the combustion chamber.

 

 

 

 

• Too little or no oil in the engine.

 

 

 

 

Fouled spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery not charging.

Poor contact with battery terminal cable

 

 

 

 

 

connectors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all.

Parking brake on.

 

 

 

 

• Hydraulic pump bypass linkage engaged.

 

 

 

 

• Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has

 

 

 

 

 

come off.

 

 

 

 

Defective hydraulic system.

 

 

 

 

• Air in hydraulic system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower deck not engaging.

Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose.

 

 

 

 

• Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has

 

 

 

 

 

loosened.

 

 

 

 

• Blade switch is faulty or has come loose, from the

 

 

 

 

 

cable contact.

 

 

 

 

Fuse has blown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven mowing results.

Different air pressure in the tires on left and right

 

 

 

 

 

sides.

 

 

 

 

Bent blades.

 

 

 

 

• Suspension for the mower deck is uneven.

 

 

 

 

Blades are dull.

 

 

 

 

• Driving speed too high.

 

 

 

 

• Grass is too long.

 

 

 

 

• Grass collected under the mower deck.

 

 

 

 

 

The machine vibrates.

Blades are loose.

 

 

 

 

• Blades are incorrectly balanced.

 

 

 

 

Engine is loose.

 

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Contents Operator Manual Page Contents Page Introduction Good Service Manufacturing NumberSymbols and decals Remove key before Safety Safety InstructionsGeneral Operation Never take passengers Personal Safety Equipment Slope OperationChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Spark ArrestorControls Control LocationsSteering Control Levers Ignition Switch Parking BrakeThrottle Control Blade Switch Choke ControlFuses Seat Adjustment Lever Cutting Height AdjusterHour Meter Fuel Shut Off Valve TrackingFuel Tank Training SteeringBefore Starting Starting the EngineMove the throttle to the middle position Open the fuel valve Weak Battery Jumper cablesTo remove cables, reverse order Running Operating On Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Manual Transport Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleEvery 50 hours Battery To clean battery and terminalsAlways use protective glasses when handling the battery Safety System Tire PressuresDeck Belt Installation BeltsDeck Belt Belt installation Cutting BladesPump Belt Replacing Pump Belt Belt removalRemove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Adjusting the Mower Deck LevelingAnti-Scalp Rollers Cleaning Removal and installation of caster wheelUse protective glasses when cleaning and washing Caster WheelsLubrication GeneralFront Wheel Mount Front Wheel BearingsEngine Lubrication Hydraulic Pump Fluid ChangePurging Troubleshooting Problem CauseTroubleshooting Service Winter StorageSchematic Technical Data Torque SpecificationsStandard Hardware 966985401 EngineTransmission Overall dimensions EquipmentProductivity USA requirements CE requirementsWarranty Dixon ZTR Commercial / ResidentialService Journal Delivery ServiceAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Hour Service After the First 10 HoursService Journal At Least Once Each Year Service Journal Service Journal Service Journal Page 115 354727R1 01/06/10