Dixon 2560 manual Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER

Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - disengage blades Blown fuse- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -replace fuse Dead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -charge or replace Solenoid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Ignition switch- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Starter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Parking brake not set - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - engage parking brake

2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START

No fuel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -refuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters Over or under choked- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -adjust choke Spark plug not firing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -check spark plug/spark plug wires Carburetor maladjustment- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Ignition switch- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer

3. HARD TO START ENGINE

No fuel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - refuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters 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/regap Electronic ignition defective- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Dirty or maladjusted carburetor- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer

4. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT

Water in fuel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - drain old fuel-replace with new fuel Clogged fuel line- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - clean or replace fuel line Fuel tank vent plugged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - check vent and clean Faulty fuel pump- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace/consult dealer Maladjusted carburetor- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer

5. ENGINE KNOCKS

Low oil level- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - check and add oil Fuel octane too low- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -replace with higher octane gasoline Over heated engine- - - - - - - - - - - - -shut off engine and allow to cool/consult dealer

*see engine manual for engine adjustments

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