Dixon 700 Series manual Trouble Shooting Check List, Consult dealer for carburetor service

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST

1.ENGINE WONT 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 WONT START:

No gas ————————————-------—————-——————————-——— refuel

clean or replace fuel filters

Over or under choked ——————--------———————————————— adjust choke

Spark plug not firing —————————-------———————————— check spark plug

condition and reset gap*

Carburetor maladjustment ———————------————— reset carburetor adjustment*

Ignition switch ————————————————-------——--—————— consult dealer

3.HARD TO START ENGINE:

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

condition and reset gap*

Electronic ignition defective —————————————————— consult dealer Dirty or maladjusted carburetor —————————————--------------— readjust carburetor*

consult dealer for carburetor service

4.ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT:

Water in gasoline —————— drain old gasoline and replace with new gasoline clean carburetor bowl Clogged fuel line ——————————————————————— check fuel filter

clean fuel line Vent in fuel cap plugged —————————————————————— check vent Faulty fuel pump ———————————————————————— consult dealer Maladjusted carburetor ————————————————---—— readjust carburetor* Engine dies when Steering Control Levers are moved "IN" — parking brake set

release brake

5.ENGINE KNOCKS:

Low oil level ————————————---------------———-—-—-—— check and add oil

Ignition timing off ———————————-----------—————————— consult dealer

fuel octane too low ———————————-------——————— drain and replace with

higher octane gasoline Overheated engine ---—————————----------—— shut off engine and allow to cool

*See engine manual for engine adjustments.

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Contents Page Table of Contents See Dealer for Details Dixon Limited Warranty Policy HYDRO-GEAR ModelsPage Mower Running Over Safety Instructions RecommendationsAccident Patterns to Avoid Projecting objects Checklist Before Operation Safety Interlock SystemRecreational vehicle and it should not be operated as such MOW only During Daylight This Machine is not Meant forAdjust Engine Throttle Clean the air intake screen on the engine if necessaryOperation SET Engine Throttle to 1/2 ThrottleEngage Mower Blade Clutch To StopMowing Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleBattery Maintenance InstructionsTightness Engine TiresLubrication Parking Brake AdjustmentBelts Full reverse Replace the Boot into the hole in the Fender CapSet the tire pressure on all four tires Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement ProcedureHydrostatic Transmissions Leveling the DeckLower the foot deck down into the operation position Procedure for Raising and Lowering the Deck for ServicingRaising the Deck Lowering the Deck11408 2/99 Release brake Trouble Shooting Check ListConsult dealer for carburetor service Contaminated See engine manual for engine adjustments11408 2/99 Page 11408