Dixon 12881-106 manual Troubleshooting, Engine WON’T Turn Over

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1.ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER

Mower blades engaged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -disengage blades Drive not in neutral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - move control levers to neutral “OUT” Circuit breaker trips- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -reset breaker Dead battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -charge or replace Solenoid- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Ignition switch- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Starter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Parking brake not on- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -engage parking brake

2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START

No fuel - - - - - - - - - - - refuel and/or clean or replace fuel filters/open fuel valve Over or under choked- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - adjust choke Spark plug not firing- - - - - - - - - - - - - check spark plug/contition or reset gap* Carburetor maladjusted- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Ignition Switch- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer

3. HARD TO START ENGINE

Fuel line clogged- - - - - - - - - - - clean fuel line/check fuel filter/open fuel valve Faulty fuel pump- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Spark plug wire loose or grounded- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -check spark plug wires

Spark plugs faulty or improperly gapped- - -check spark plug/condition or reset gap*

Electronic ignition defective- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Dirty or maladjusted carburetor- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer

4. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT

Water in fuel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - drain old fuel-replace with new fuel Clogged fuel line- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - check fuel filter/clean fuel line Fuel tank vent plugged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -check vent Faulty fuel pump- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - consult dealer Maladjusted carburetor- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Engine dies when control levers moved “IN”- - - - - - - - - release parking brake

5. ENGINE KNOCKS

Low oil level- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -check and add oil Ignition timing off- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer Fuel octane too low- - - - - - drain & replace with higher octane fuel Over heated engine- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -shut off engine/allow to cool

*See engine manual for engine adjustments

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do not Fire Hazards Fire Hazards Children Service Dixon ZTR PRO Series COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Warranty Policy Specifications SilverTip ZTR 60Controls Control LeversSeat Parking BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Choke Control Lever Mower Blade SwitchIgnition Switch Throttle Control LeverControls Operation Instructions Before Operating MowerTowing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionStarting Instructions Mowing Instructions Stopping InstructionsTesting of Safety Interlock Systems Interlock Switch Test Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Tires To Lift SeatSprings Care and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleMower Blades Engine BatteryOFF Season Battery Storage Lubrication Deck SpindlesBelts Belt TensionChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter Service Recommended FluidHydrostat Fluid Maintenance Procedure Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement Procedure Hydrostatic PumpsParking Brake Adjustment Headlight Adjustment Steering Control Adjustments To adjust neutralSteering Control Adjustments To adjust steering control leversTo adjust In position of the steering controls Leveling the Deck PARTS/SERVICE Cleaning the MowerWarranty Electrical SystemsTroubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverEngine Backfires Air and Oil Filter Standard Service Parts ListSilverTip ZTR Page Page OWNER’S Information Date OIL ChangedSilverTip

12881-106 specifications

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