Dixon 14295-0804 manual Troubleshooting, Mower Loses Power Or Transmission Overheats, Drive System

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TROUBLESHOOTING

6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD

Drive belt broken or slipping- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace drive belt Damaged transmission- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer

7.MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS

Engine air filter-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - clean or replace Transmission damage- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -consult dealer

8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED

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

9. DRIVE SYSTEM

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

10. CUT QUALITY

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

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Contents ZEETER Safety Instructions & Operator’s ManualIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY & WARNING CARE & MAINTENANCEBlade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back Over SAFETYsafe operating practices Safety Alert SymbolWhen you see this symbol, BE ALERT to the potential for injury Follow the recommended safety precautions andGENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION continued Maintain or replace safety & instruction labels as needed SLOPE OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION continued Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding FIRE HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS continued CHILDREN SERVICE DIXON ZTR RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY POLICY ZEETER - Residential MowerSPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE SPECIFICATIONSCONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSTO SET PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE3. Check engine oil 4. Check fuel cap to be sure it is in place 1. Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions7. Know how to stop engine. Turn key to off position BEFORE OPERATING MOWERTOWING TRAILERS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEMMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER BLADE DRIVETHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continued MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT WARNING may result in personal injury MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continuedFailure to observe the following instructions 5. Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSGRASS HEIGHT & CUTTING SUGGESTIONS allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machinery CARE AND MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing any maintenance, turn off engineCUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE ENGINE BATTERYLUBRICATION Engine to Transmission Belt - P/N TIRESBELTS BELT TENSIONELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING THE MOWERWARRANTY PARTS/SERVICECHANGING THE ENGINE OIL OIL FILL MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE Illustration A IllustrationB DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAIN REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENTMaintenance DECK REMOVAL DRIVE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LISTBLADES 3. HARD TO START ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER 2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START9. DRIVE SYSTEM 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARDPage Page Page DATE ENGINE TUNED OWNER’S INFORMATIONName Address DATE OIL CHANGEDcancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm Dixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, IncZEETER