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TROUBLE SHOOTING

 

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

 

 

 

SITUATION

CAUSE

REMEDY

Starter will not

Blown fuse

Inspect and replace fuse

turn engine over

 

If fuse continues to burn

 

 

 

consult your dealer for

 

 

 

repair

Starter will not

Dead battery

Charge battery

turn engine over

 

 

 

Battery discharge

Poor connections on

Tighten or replace as

 

 

battery

required

 

 

Battery water low

 

 

 

 

Wrong battery installed in

 

 

 

 

mower

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery discharge

Engine electrical system

Have electrical system

 

 

not functioning correctly

checked by your dealer

 

 

 

 

Battery discharge

Engine being operated at

Increase engine RPM

 

 

too low an RPM

Consult your dealer for

 

 

 

information

 

Electric clutch will

Low battery condition

Repair or replace as

not engage mower

Poor connections on

required

deck blades

clutch switch

Consult your dealer for

 

 

Broken wiring

repair

 

 

 

Head lights do not

Poor connection, on lights

Repair or replace as

operate

Broken wiring Bad bulb

required

Note:

Electrical system failures are generally simple in nature, always check the obvious first and then move onto the more complicated parts used. Poor battery service, loose connections, corrosion, frayed or broken wiring, are more likely than component failure.

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Dixon 501 manual Starter will not Blown fuse, Turn engine over, Battery Required Battery water low, Mower Battery discharge