Dixon 52 - 27 KOH, 60 - 27 KOH, 60 - 30 KOH, 72 - 27 KOH Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward

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TROUBLESHOOTING

6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD

Drive belt broken or slipping - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - replace drive belt

Transmission oil low - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - add oil

Damaged transmission - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - consult dealer

Transmission bypass may be engaged - - - -

disengage (see page 38)

7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS Engine air filter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - clean or replace Transmission damage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer

8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED

Operator not on seat - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - sit on seat Faulty interlock system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Faulty blade spindle bearing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Deck drive belt not properly routed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - reroute Blades blocked by foreign material - - - - - - - - - - - - clean under deck

9. DRIVE SYSTEM

 

 

Mower pulls to side - - - - - - - -

- - - -

check tire inflation/consult dealer

Mower creeps in neutral - - - -

- - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer

Low on power - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - -

- - - - - - - - - - check belt tension

10. CUT QUALITY

 

 

Cut uneven left to right - - - - -

- - - -

- - - check tire inflation/level deck

Ends of grass blades are ragged - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - sharpen blades

Poor dispersal of grass - - - - -

- - - -

- clean deck/check for loose belt

Skips in spots - - - - - - - - - -

check for loose belt/slow ground speed

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Important Read Carefully Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Roll Over Protection System Rops Owner/operator responsibilities Fire Hazards Fire Hazards CHILDREN, Bystanders and Pets Service Dixon Warrants ITS ZTR Mowers Against Defects in Material Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversPark Brake To SET Park BrakeBlade Drive Choke and Throttle Control LeverOperation Instructions Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverBefore Operating Mower Starting Instructions Control Lever Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsPark Brake Switch Test Blade Drive Switch Test Seat Switch TestMowing with a Mulching Attachment CUT High MOW Often Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Grass Typ es Best Cut Heig htsTowing Trailers Other Attachments To Free Wheel MachineCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsEngine Battery OFF Season Battery StorageTires LubricationChanging the Engine OIL OIL FillMaintenance Procedure Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter ServiceService Intervals Mower Deck Leveling Procedure PARTS/SERVICE Cleaning the MowerWarranty Electrical SystemsEngine AIR and OIL Filters Standard Service Parts ListBlades Troubleshooting Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward OWNER’S Information Date Engine TunedDixon and ZTR Are registered trademarks