Dixon 44 / 968999611, 44 / 968999538, 44 / 968999547 Trouble Shooting Guide, The engine seems weak

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

The engine seems weak.	•	Clogged air filter.
	•	Defective spark plugs.
	•	Carburetor incorrectly adjusted.
	• Air trapped in hydraulic system.
The engine overheats.	•	Clogged air intake or cooling fins.
	•	Engine overloaded.
	• Poor ventilation around engine.
	• Defective engine speed regulator.
	• Soot in the combustion chamber.
	• Too little or no oil in the engine.
	•	Defective spark plugs.
	• Pre-ignition incorrect.
	• Air trapped in hydraulic system.
Battery not charging.	•	Poor contact with battery terminal cable
		connectors.
The machine moves slowly, unevenly, or not at all.	•	Parking brake on.
	• Bypass valve on pump open.
	• Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has
		come off.
	• Air trapped in hydraulic system.
Mower deck not engaging.	•	Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose.
	• Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has
		loosened.
	• The blade switch is faulty or has come loose,
		from the cable contact.
	• The fuse has blown.
Transaxle leaks oil.	•	Damaged seals, housing, or gaskets.
	• Air trapped in hydraulic system.

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