Mower

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Discharge Chute Plugged

  • Travel speed too fast.
  • Grass too long.
  • Grass too wet.
  • Engine rpm not at wide open throttle.
  • Restricted air flow.
  • Belt installed incorrectly.
  • Adjust cutting height to remove only 1/3 of grass at a time.

Patches Of Grass Uncut

  • Travel speed too fast.
  • Engine rpm not at wide open throttle.
  • Dull blades.
  • Mower deck needs cleaning.

Belt Slipping

  • Debris in sheaves.
  • Worn belt.
  • Belt tension is incorrect.

Too Much Vibration

  • Debris on mower deck or in sheaves.
  • Damaged drive belt.
  • Damaged sheaves or sheaves out of alignment.
  • Blades out of balance.

Blades Scalping Grass

  • Cutting too low.
  • Mower wheels not adjusted correctly.
  • Turning speed too fast.
  • Ridges in terrain.
  • Rough or uneven terrain.
  • Low tire pressure.

Tachometer drops out of Best Cut Zone

  • Engine rpm too low.
  • Travel speed too fast.
  • Debris wrapped around mower spindles.
  • Adjust cutting height to remove only 1/3 of grass at a time.

Uneven Cut

  • Mower deck not leveled properly.
  • Travel speed too fast.
  • Blades are dull.
  • Mower wheels not adjusted correctly.
  • Tire pressure unequal.
  • Adjust cutting height to remove only 1/3 of grass at a time.

Mower (Or Other Attachment) Stops When Reverse Foot Pedal Is Depressed And Attachment Is Engaged

  • Normal condition. (See Using Reverse Implement Position in the Operating section.)

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