Dixon 13089-0601 manual 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 Transmission locks in free-wheel position- - - - lock position(see pg.20) Hydrostat oil filter plugged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -replace filter Bad transmission- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Gear mating transmission/gearbox disconnected- - - consult dealer

7.MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS

Hydrostat belt loose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adjust (see page 48) Hydrostat transmission oil too low or high- - - - - - -add or drain oil Transmission damage- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Transmission blowing oil out cap- -overfilled or water contaminated

8.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

9.DRIVE SYSTEM

Low on power- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -check belt tension Mower pulls to side- - - - -check tire inflation/adjust control linkage Mower creeps in neutral- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -adjust control linkage

10.CUT QUALITY

Skips in spots- - - - - - - - - - - - check for loose belt/slow ground speed Cut uneven left to right- - - - - - - - - -check tire inflation/level the deck Poor dispersal of grass- - - - - - - - - - -clean deck/check for loose belt Ends of grass blades are ragged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -sharpen blades

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Carefully Index Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation Do not mow it Slope OperationNever allow children to operate the mower ChildrenService Service Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Estate Models Specifications Model ZTR SpecificationsSeries Models Seat Adjustment InstructionsControl Levers ControlsThrottle Control Lever Choke Control LeverHydro Gear System Parking BrakeBlade Drive Circuit BreakerMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever To Freewheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Operation InstructionsBefore Operating Mower Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height and Cutting Suggestions Starting Instructions engine has been operated Starting Instructions cold engine Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Deck Rollers 60 deck Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceBattery EngineTires Cutter Blade Maintenance Belt Tension BeltsLubrication Fuel Shut OFF ValveChanging the Engine OIL OIL Filters OIL FillHydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Hydrostatic Transmission OIL & Filter Service Service Intervals Warranty Cleaning the MowerPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsMower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Removal BOX to Hydrostat Belt Adjustment Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Wheel Reversal Rear WheelsNeutral Adjustment Neutral Adjustment AIR GAP Adjustment Procedure for Electric Clutch AdjustmentOhms Test Forward Travel Speed Adjustment Deck Standard Service Parts ListTroubleshooting Engine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward Page Owner Information ZTRMowers
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