TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
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Engine Does Not Start | Key in the OFF position | Turn key to ON |
| Transmission shift lever not in the | Move lever into the neutral |
| neutral position | (Page 10). |
| Blade control not in the OFF position | Move blade control lever to OFF |
| Fuel tank empty | Fill fuel tank |
| Fuel | Open fuel shut off (Page 10) |
| Safety interlock switches out of | Adjust switches (Page 19) |
| adjustment |
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| Throttle control not in the choke | Move throttle control to choke |
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| Spark plug loose or disconnected | Connect spark plug wire |
| Bad spark plug | Replace |
| Dirty air filter | Replace |
| Clogged fuel filter | Replace |
| Bad fuel | Drain and refill with fresh fuel |
Engine Starts Hard Or | Dirt or water in the fuel tank | Drain and clean fuel tank |
Loose Power | Clogged or dirty fuel filter | Replace |
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| Air filter dirty | Replace |
| Faulty spark plug | Replace |
| Incorrect oil level | Check and adjust |
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Engine Overheats | Dirt in fuel line | Clean and replace |
| Dirty grass screen | Clean |
| Incorrect oil level | Check and adjust |
| Dirty air filter | Check and adjust |
| Faulty spark plug | Replace |
20 | Dixon Industries, Inc. • Airport Industrial Park • Coffeyville, KS • 67337 • |
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