Dixie Chopper Eco-Eagle Xcaliber - Troubleshooting

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Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com
Troubleshooting
Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper op-
erating condition prior to mower use.
The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. Do not attempt to service or replace
major items or any items that call for special timing or adjustment procedures. Have this work done
by your Authorized Dixie Chopper Dealer.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Starter does not crank 1. PTO is engaged.
2. Parking brake is not engaged.
3. Steering levers are not in neutral
lock position.
4. Battery does not have a full charge.
5. Electrical connections are
corroded, loose or faulty.
6. Fuse is blown.
7. Relay or switch is defective.
1. Disengage the PTO.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Ensure the steering levers are in
the neutral lock position.
4. Charge the battery.
5. Check the electrical connections for
good contact. Clean connector
terminals thoroughly with electrical
contact cleaner, apply dielectric
grease and reconnect.
6. Replace the blown fuse.
7. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Engine will not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shutoff valve is closed.
3. Oil level in the crankcase is low.
4. The throttle is not in the correct
position.
5. Dirt in fuel lter.
6. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the
fuel system.
7. Air cleaner is dirty.
8. Seat switch is not functioning
properly.
9. Electrical connections are corroded
loose or faulty.
10.Relay or switch is defective.
11.Faulty spark plug.
12.Spark plug wire is not connected.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Add oil to the crankcase.
4. Be sure the throttle control is
midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
5. Replace the fuel lter.
6. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
7. clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
8. Check the seat switch indicator.
Replace seat if needed.
9. Check the electrical connections
for good contact. Clean connector
terminals thoroughly with
electrical contact cleaner, apply
dielectric grease and reconnect.
10.Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
11.Clean, adjust or replace spark plug.
12.Check the spark plug wire
connection.