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Dixon 1950-2300 Series manual Engine Runs But Mower Won’T Move Forward, Drive System, Cut Quality

Models: 1950-2300 Series

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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.22) Hydrostat oil filter plugged- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - replace filter

7.MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS

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 Faulty 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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Dixon 1950-2300 Series Engine Runs But Mower Won’T Move Forward, Mower Loses Power Or Transmission Overheats, Drive System

Contents

Model Year 1950-2300 SeriesIMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY Controls Operation Instructions Care & Maintenance Troubleshooting Page Safety Warranty Policy SpecificationsStandard Service Parts List 1950/2300 Series INDEXRIDING LAWN MOWERS IF IMPROPERLY OPERATED SAFETYCAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BLADE CONTACT TIP OVER RUN OVER BACK OVERSafety Alert Symbol Follow recommended safety precautions and safe operating practicesSAFETY When you see this symbol BE ALERT to the potential for injurySAFETY GENERAL OPERATIONSAFETY GENERAL OPERATION continuedSAFETY SLOPE OPERATIONDO continued SLOPE OPERATION continuedDO NOT SAFETYSAFETY SERVICESAFETY SERVICE continuedCHILDREN NEVER assume children will stay where they were last seenTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of childrenDIXON LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Pro Models 1950 ~ 2300 ~ Model ZTR 1950 and SPECIFICATIONS1. Grasp seat slide adjuster and move it into adjustment position SEAT ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS2. Slide seat forward or backward 3. Release seat slide adjuster Models 1950CONTROL LEVERS CONTROLSNote The pressure required to operate the mower is very light THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CHOKE CONTROL LEVERCONTROLS HYDRO GEAR SYSTEM PARKING BRAKETO SET PARKING BRAKE CONTROLSCIRCUIT BREAKER BLADE DRIVEMOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT LIFT LEVER NOTE Always use high position for transportTOWING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING MOWEROPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE UNLOCK TRANSMISSIONENGINE SHOULD STOP TESTING OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season SIDE DISCHARGE OF THE CLIPPINGSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GRASS HEIGHT AND CUTTING SUGGESTIONSOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS cold engineOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS engine has been operatedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT6. CUT HIGH - MOW OFTEN MOWING WITH A MULCHING ATTACHMENT continuedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Maintain Sharp Blades Throughout The Cutting Season MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENTOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MOWING WITH A GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT continuedOPERATION INSTRUCTIONS DECK ROLLERS 60” deckMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBefore performing any maintenance, turn off engine allow to cool & remove key Use extreme care when working on machineryENGINE BATTERYTIRES CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCEBELT TENSION BELTSEngine to Mower Deck Belt P/N 6111 50”LUBRICATION FUEL SHUT OFF VALVECARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OILOIL FILTERS OIL FILL3. The use of any other oil filter may cause damage to the engine CARE AND MAINTENANCESERVICE INTERVALS HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL & FILTER SERVICERECOMMENDED OIL WEIGHT Dirt or water in oil can ruin the hydrostatic transmissionsPlease dispose of used oil at proper collection centers HYDROSTAT OIL MAINTENANCE PROCEDUREprotect your environment CARE AND MAINTENANCEWARRANTY CLEANING THE MOWERPARTS/SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK REMOVALCARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURECARE AND MAINTENANCE MOWER DECK LEVELING PROCEDURE continuedTo adjust neutral STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTSCARE AND MAINTENANCE To adjust neutral springs STEERING CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS continuedCARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER TROUBLESHOOTING2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START 3. HARD TO START ENGINE8. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED 7. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS6. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD 9. DRIVE SYSTEM50” Deck STANDARD SERVICE PARTS LIST60” Deck Date Purchased OWNER INFORMATIONMower Model Number Purchased FromDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon Industries, Inc ZTRMowersdefects or other reproductive harm