Alamo 272, 284, 260 manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Operation, Problem, Possible Cause, Remedy

OPERATION

14. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
Uneven Cut	Excessive ground speed.	Reduce ground speed.
	Blades worn, dull, or bent.	Replace blades.
		(Refer to "Maintenance" section).
	Mower not level side to side.	Adjust. (Refer to "Assembly" section)
	Improper height adjustment.	Adjust Mower height.
		(Refer to "Assembly" section)

Low tractor tire pressure on one side.

Turning too fast.

Tractor tires push grass down.

Adjust tire pressure. (Refer to your tractor operator's manual)

Reduce ground speed when turning.

Adjust your tractor wheel spacing. (Refer to "Operation" section)

OPERATION

	Damaged Mower pan.	Repair or replace as necessary.
Uncut Material	Excessive ground speed	Reduce ground speed.
	RPM too low	Use full PTO speed.
		(Refer to your tractor
		operator's manual)
	Improper blade for direction of cut.	Install blades so rotation is correct.
Poor Shredding	Excessive ground speed.	Raise the front of Mower relative to the
		rear to hold and circulate material
		longer. (Refer to the "Operation
		Sectiion-Setting the Mower Setting
		Deck Height”) Reduce ground speed.
	Cutting too high.	Lower cutting height. (Refer to the
		"Operation Section-Setting the Mower-
		Setting Deck Pitch”)
Windrowing	Material heavy and lush.	Raise the front of Mower relative to the
or Uneven		rear. (Refer to the "Operation Section-
YourMaterial Distribution		Setting the Mower-Setting Deck
		Height”)
	Excessive ground speed	Reduce ground speed.
	Conditions too wet.	Wait for conditions to dry. Reduce
		ground speed.

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