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Check
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Discharge Chute Plugged
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- Grass is wet - mow grass only when dry.
- Raise cutting height.
- Mow at full fast throttle.
- Ground speed too fast for conditions.
- Correct installation of deck drive belt.
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Mower Deck Vibrates
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- Run engine at fast throttle.
- Loose hardware.
- Check/replace deck drive belt.
- Blade bolts are loose.
- Blades are bent or worn.
- Sharpen and balance blades.
- Remove belt shields and clean debris from sheaves.
- Check sheaves for proper alignment or damage. See your
John Deere dealer.
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Mower Blades Do Not Engage
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- Deck drive belt slipping or broken.
- Pump drive belt slipping or broken.
- Deck belt tension spring not installed or broken.
- PTO switch failure.
- Fuse is blown.
- Loose electrical connections.
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Mower Mows Unevenly
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- Mower deck not properly leveled.
- Ground speed too fast for conditions.
- Run engine at fast throttle.
- Reduce ground speed when making turns.
- Sharpen or replace blades.
- Change mowing pattern.
- Check air pressure in all traction unit tires.
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