Dixon 502 Cause Blown, Starter will not Fuse, Turn engine over, Mower Battery discharge, Blades

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			TROUBLE SHOOTING
		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
		SITUATION	CAUSE Blown	REMEDY
		Starter will not	fuse	Inspect and replace fuse
		turn engine over		If fuse continues to burn
				consult your dealer for
				repair
		Starter will not	Dead battery	Charge battery
		turn engine over
		Battery discharge	Poor connections on	Tighten or renlace as
			battery	required
			Battery water low
			Wrong battery installed in
			mower

		Battery discharge	Engine electrical system	Have electrical system
			Engine electrical system	checked by your dealer
			not functioning correctly	checked by your dealer
			not functioning correctly
		Battery discharge	Engine being operated at	Increase engine RPM
			Engine being operated at	Consult your dealer for
			too low an RPM	Consult your dealer for
				information

		Electric clutch will	Low battery condition	Repair or replace as
		not engage mower deck	Low battery condition	required
		not engage mower deck	Poor connections on	required
		blades	Poor connections on	Consult your dealer for
			clutch switch	Consult your dealer for
			clutch switch	repair
			Broken wiring	repair
			Broken wiring
	Head lights do not		Poor connection on lights	Repair or replace as
	operate		Poor connection on lights	required
	operate		Broken wiring	required
			Broken wiring
			Bad bulb

Note:

Electrical system failures are generally simple in nature, always check the obvious first and then move onto the more complicated parts used. Poor battery service, loose connections, corrosion, frayed or broken wiring, are more likely than component failure.

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Contents Page Index Safety Important Read Carefully See your dealer for warranty service, parts and repairsSatisfactory use of this product Always look behind you before backing upSafety Safety Reminders Read Carefully Before Operation Alcohol or drugs Safety RemindersPage Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice Blade Drive Warner electric clutchChassis 11 GA rectangular tube SET UP and Service Seat assembly instructionsSeat Assembly Instructions Repeat above procedure on left side Raise rear body cover to fully open positionFlat washer and jam nut. See Illustration Position mower deck under chassis Mower Deck InstallationAdjustment Points Leveling PrincipalsLeveling the Deck Final Preparation Remove battery from chassisNo shifting or clutching required Sound judgment by the owner will prevent accidentsMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Light SwitchOperation Instructions Throttle Control LeverMaintenance Schedule Care and Maintenance ModelReverse procedure to re-install deck assembly Cutter Blade RemovalBelt Tension Repeat above procedures on opposite hydrostat Page Adjustment Points for T-BOX Belt Tension Forward lever stop adjustment Operation Primary and final driveZerks used Each front wheel caster Care and Maintenance Model Cleaning the Mower Reduce mowing speed Trouble Shooting Mower CUT QualityPoor cut quality Improper blades Uneven tire pressuresBox belts slipping Drive adjustmentSide or the other Manual RepairClutch switch Battery Required Battery water lowMower Battery discharge Low battery conditionDeck Assembly Model 5O2 Body Assembly Model BOX and Hydrostats Assembly Model Chassis Assembly Model Fuel & Hydraulics Tanks & Fittings Assembly Model Wiring Assembly Model LH Slide Angle 1471 Seat SlideFuel Cap/Gauge 4216 Battery Ground Cable 5581 4569 Lower Wiring Loom4013 Wire Tie 4199 Light Switch 5577 Drive Chain-SecondarySeat Frame Headlight BulbRear Rim Rear Tire