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6.ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS:

Incorrect Ignition Timing —————————----—————————— consult dealer

Carburetor maladjusted ——————————————--———— readjust carburetor Faulty spark plugs ——————————————————-------———— check spark plug

condition and reset gap* Bouncing off seat safety switch ———————------——— slow down on rough terrain

7.ENGINE OVER HEATED:

Air intake screen or fins clogged ————————— clean intake screen and fins Fuel mixture too lean ——————————————————— readjust carburetor* Oil level too low or too high —————————————————— adjust oil level Improper ignition timing ———————————————————— consult dealer Running engine too slow ——————————--------------------———————— run engine faster

(NOTE: Always mow at full throttle setting.)

8., ENGINE IDLES POORLY:

Carburetor maladjustment ————————————————— readjust carburetor Improper spark plug gap —————--------—————————— check and re-gap plug*

9.ENGINE BACKFIRES:

Carburetor maladjustment ———————————————— readjust carburetor*

10.ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WONT MOVE FORWARD:

Drive belt broken or slipping ———————————————— replace drive belt Shift linkage cable disconnected —————————-------------————————— reconnect

Transmission shift arm disconnected —————------——————————— reconnect

Transmission oil low —————-———------——————————add oil

Transmission locks in free wheel position ——— put in lock position (see pg. 5) Hydrostat oil filter plugged ———————————————————— replace filter Bad transmission ———————————————————————— consult dealer Gear mating transmission/gearbox disconnected —————-------------——— consult dealer

11.MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSIONS OVER HEATS:

Hydrostat transmission oil too low or too high ————————————— add oil OR drain oil as needed

Transmission damage ————————————————————— consult dealer Transmission blowing oil out cap —————————————— overfilled or water

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12.ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED:

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

* See engine manual for engine adjustments.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Dixon Limited Warranty Policy HYDRO-GEAR Models See Dealer for DetailsPage Safety Instructions Recommendations Accident Patterns to AvoidMower Running Over Projecting objects Recreational vehicle and it should not be operated as such Safety Interlock SystemChecklist Before Operation MOW only During Daylight This Machine is not Meant forOperation Clean the air intake screen on the engine if necessaryAdjust Engine Throttle SET Engine Throttle to 1/2 ThrottleTo Stop Engage Mower Blade ClutchMaintenance Schedule Mowing RecommendationsTightness Maintenance InstructionsBattery Engine TiresParking Brake Adjustment BeltsLubrication Replace the Boot into the hole in the Fender Cap Full reverseHydrostatic Transmissions Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement ProcedureSet the tire pressure on all four tires Leveling the DeckRaising the Deck Procedure for Raising and Lowering the Deck for ServicingLower the foot deck down into the operation position Lowering the Deck11408 2/99 Trouble Shooting Check List Consult dealer for carburetor serviceRelease brake See engine manual for engine adjustments Contaminated11408 2/99 Page 11408
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