Discharge Chute Plugged

Belt(s) installed incorrectly.

Grass too wet.

Grass too long.

Engine should be at full throttle.

Rear of deck too low.

Patches Of Grass Uncut

Travel speed too fast.

Engine should be at full throttle.

Dull blades.

Cutting height set too high.

Belt Slipping

Debris around sheaves.

Worn belt.

Mower plugged.

Too Much Vibration

Debris on mower deck or around sheaves.

Damaged drive belt.

Damaged sheaves or sheaves out of alignment.

Blades out of balance.

Uneven Cut

Check procedures on Adjusting Mower Level Side-to-Side and Front-to-Rear.

Travel speed too fast.

Blades are dull.

Check tire pressure.

Adjust mower wheels.

Mower Stops When REVERSE foot pedal is depressed and Attachment Is Engaged

Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Option in the Operating section of your machine’s operator’s manual.)

Blades Scalping Grass

Turning speed too fast.

Ridges in terrain.

Rough or uneven terrain.

Low tire pressure.

Cutting too low for conditions.

Bent blade(s).

Adjust mower wheels.

Mower Loads Down Tractor

Turning speed too fast.

Ridges in terrain.

Rough or uneven terrain.

Low tire pressure.

Cutting too low for conditions.

Bent blade(s).

Adjust mower wheels.

Uneven Clipping Distribution

Cutting height set too low for conditions.

Mowing too fast.

Grass too wet.

Rear draft arms are not fully lowered

Height of cut control should be in INSTALL position, use SCV or rockshaft control lever to raise and lower deck.

Mower lift link is not contacting any step on height stop cam. Refer to Adjusting Maximum Height-of-Cut Section for additional information.

Rear latch is not functioning properly

Rear lock assembly should be in locked position prior to driving over mower.

Rear lock assembly only stops in the lock and unlock position NOTE: If lock assembly stops or binds in-between positions, lubrication at pivot point may be required.

Rear lock assembly and surrounding components are not deformed or bent.

Rear lift arm rods are completely lowered on both sides of mower. This function is controlled by the SCV or Rockshaft Control Lever.

Refer to Installing Mower Section for additional information.

If mower and ground conditions are not consistent

Ensure mower is parked on level hard surface. If parking on level hard surface is not possible, place a board under front of mower.

Gage wheels in unlock position.

Mower is centered on the tractor.

Driveshaft connection is aligned properly (for AutoConnect driveshaft only).

Driveshaft is properly installed in hanger (for standard driveshaft only).

If equipped with front weights, remove before installation. Replace weights when complete.

Refer to Installing Mower Section for additional information.

Improper front draft arm engagement

At least a 2-3mm (.08-.10 in) gap at front draft link and frame hook. Adjustment to draft link nuts may be required.

If locks are not releasing or locking easily, gap at front draft link and frame hook may need to be increased.

Front draft link yoke is properly oriented

Front draft link is at proper height and not dragging on bottom of frame hook.

Refer to Installing Mower Section for additional information.