TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Mower Does Not Move

Transmission is in neutral

Move transmission lever (page 9)

When Traction Levers

Engine to transmission belt loose

Check and adjust (page 17)

Are Released

Incorrect drive wheel belt adjustment

Check and adjust (page 17)

 

Drive belts worn or damaged

Check and replace if necessary

 

 

 

 

Mower Pulls To One Side

Drive belt broken or slipping

Replace or adjust (page 17)

 

 

 

 

Blades Do Not Turn

Tire pressure not the same in both

Check and adjust (page 15)

 

drive wheels

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven Cut

Blade belt broken or slipping

Replace or adjust

 

Excessive build-up underneath

Check and clean

 

mowing deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rough Cut

Unequal space configuration on

Check and adjust (page 13)

 

blades or front casters

 

 

 

Ground speed too fast for

Reduce travel speed

 

mowing conditions

 

 

 

Blades bent

Check and replace (page 12)

 

Tire pressure in wheels not equal

Check and adjust (page15)

 

Unequal spacer configuration on blades

Check and adjust (page 13)

 

or front casters

 

 

 

Blades dull

Sharpen or replace (page 15)

 

Engine not running 3600 r.p.m.

Move throttle to fast

 

Blades installed upside down

Remove and replace rightside up

 

 

(page 12)

 

Excessive build-up underneath

Check and clean mowing deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dixon Industries, Inc. • Airport Industrial Park • Coffeyville, KS • 67337 • 620-251-2000

21

 

 

 

 

Page 21
Image 21
Dixon 36 & 48 Mower Does Not Move, When Traction Levers, Are Released, Mower Pulls To One Side, Blades Do Not Turn