Operation Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

Uneven cut

Travel speed too fast.

Reduce travel speed.

 

Knives worn, dull or broken.

Replace knives. (See REPLACING KNIVES in section).

 

Mower not leveled side-to-side.

Adjust tractor lift links.

 

Improper height adjustment.

Adjust tractor center link. (See ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT in Operation section).

 

Low tractor tire pressure on one side.

Adjust tire pressure (See your tractor Operator's manual).

 

Tractor tires press grass down.

Adjust tractor wheel spacing. (See your tractor Operator’s manual).

 

Grass too wet.

Wait for grass to dry.

Poor shredding

Excessive ground speed.

Reduce ground speed.

 

Rotor speed too low.

Operate PTO at 540 rpm at engine rated speed.

 

Incorrect cutting height setting.

Adjust cutting height. (See SETTING CUTTING HEIGHT in Preparing the mower section).

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