Dixon 7000 manual Troubleshooting, Engine Wont Turn Over

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1.ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER

Mower blades engaged--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

disengage

blades

Drive not in neutral ----------------------------------------------------------------

move steering control levers to neutral "OUT " position

Blown fuse-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

replace fuse

Dead battery ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

charge or

replace

Solenoid -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

consult

dealer

Ignition switch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

consult

dealer

Starter----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

consult

dealer

2.ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON'T START

No gas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

refuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters

Over or under choked ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

adjust choke

Spark plug not firing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

check spark plug

Carburetor maladjustment--------------------------------------------------------------------------

condition and reset gap*/consult dealer

Ignition Switch ---------------------------------------------------------------

readjust carburetor* or consult dealer for carburetor service

3.

HARD TO START--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ENGINE

clean fuel line and check fuel filter

 

Fuel line clogged

 

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

 

Electronic ignition defective-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

condition

and

reset

gap*

 

Dirty or maladjusted carburetor

 

consult dealer

 

 

readjust carburetor* or consult dealer for carburetor service

4.ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT

 

Water in gasoline-----------------------------------------

drain

old gasoline-replace with new gasoline and /or clean carburetor bowl

 

Clogged fuel line -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

clean carburetor bowl and or check fuel filter

 

Vent in fuel cap plugged ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

clean fuel

line

 

Faulty fuel pump -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

check

vent

 

Maladjusted carburetor-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

consult

dealer

 

Engine dies when control------------------------------------------------------levers are moved "IN"

parking brake set --

release brake

5.

ENGINE KNOCKS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

check and

add oil

 

Low oil level

 

 

Ignition timing off ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

consult

dealer

 

Fuel octane too low---------------------------------------------------------------------------

drain and replace with higher octane gasoline

 

Over heated engine-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

shut off engine and

allow

to

cool

*See engine manual for engine adjustments

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