My 425 just stopped

[funpilot]

Say, I really like that relay idea!

Wrong guy here.....I can't change oil on my car, so I could never add lights. Will check out the unit again this weekend and see if I get lucky. Perhaps all the shaking of wires (I can do that) worked.

 

[funpilot]

Recheck your battery cables, and sand, scrape or spray corrosion prevention stuff on them.

On the subject of Dixie Choppers, it sounds like you cranked it until it had a lot of fuel in the system, and when it ignited, you could expect something like that. I own 2, 60 in Choppers, and 2, 42 in Choppers. Those Kohler engines are some of the best. Check gas tank for water, and take the carburator bowl off, and check for water.

Well, the shop returned my Dixie saying that they could find nothing wrong with it. However, they did say they unscrewed something on the gas cap that they think may have been the problem and for me to test that. I really hope it is something that simple cause for the hour that it worked....WOW what a machine.

 

[JD-Beach]

Funpilot, In response to your question about maintenance, I plan to do most of the maintenance myself, however I only have about 8 hours on the machine, so I'm a little new at it. ... If you've had good success with a local repair shop, please let me know who, ... I'll contact them as I need maintenance.

I got a little tractor time today with the nice weather and big load of mulch in my driveway. ... (now the envy of all the boys in the neighborhood!) I've only had the machine for a few months, ... I'm still learning.

 

[J_J]

Well, the shop returned my Dixie saying that they could find nothing wrong with it. However, they did say they unscrewed something on the gas cap that they think may have been the problem and for me to test that. I really hope it is something that simple cause for the hour that it worked....WOW what a machine.

I believe what they are talking about is that some gas tank caps, have a thumb screw that you closed while in transport, and open when you are using the machine. If you don't unscrew this screw when you are operating, you will develop a vacuum in the system, and it may be hard to start. Some gas caps have a vent that is always open. In rainy weather, keep the screw closed so when the tank cools down, it will not suck water into the tank. Either one or both caps will have the screw,

 

[funpilot]

JD, I have lots of attachments .... Turf and Garden did the maintenance. I ordered the parts from Power-Trac and they did the work. JJ, that is what they told my wife....going out now to test.

 

[funpilot]

Been using it now for several weeks and it seems to be working fine...so shaken them wires worked.....

 

[MossRoad]

Great!

 

[FOURTEEN]

HELP oh great ones !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have had these symtoms twice! Both times it was the GLASS style main fuses! The fuses looked OK, but the elements had separated at one end inside.

After the second occurance I replace the glass fuse holders and fuses with the automotive style two prong plastic type. No problems since!!

 

[BTDT]

The last time I restarted it, flames came out of the exhaust!!!!

You must have got the model with the afterburner option

 

[cqaigy2]

The last time I restarted it, flames came out of the exhaust!!!!

You must have got the model with the afterburner option

Photos people!!