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Troubleshooting – Dixon 560 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

SITUATION

CAUSES

REMEDY

Starter will not
turn engine over

Circuit breaker engaged

Push button to reset Consult

your dealer for repair

Starter will not
turn engine over

Dead battery

Charge battery

Battery discharge

Poor connections on

battery

Battery water low Wrong

battery installed in
mower

Tighten or replace as required

Battery discharge

Engine electrical system

not functioning correctly

Have electrical system checked by
your dealer

Battery discharge

Engine being operated
at too low an RPM

Increase engine RPM Contact your

dealer for information

Electric clutch will
not engage mower
deck blades

Low battery condition
Poor connections on
clutch switch Broken
wiring

Repair or replace as required
Consult your dealer for repair

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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