Table 3-1 General Troubleshooting
TROUBLE | PROBABLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
Cutter engine stalls | Cuttings not discharging | Tilt cutter forward |
continuously |
| Increase cutter height |
| Towing cutter fast | Decrease speed |
| Cutting height too low | Increase cutting height |
| Cutter engine speed too slow | Increase speed |
| Engine malfunctioning | Refer to engine owner’s manual |
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Not cutting grass | Loose or broken belt | Tighten /Replace |
| Clutch malfunctioning | Contact your Bush Hog dealer |
| Blade is dull | Sharpen blade |
| Blade is upside down | Reverse blade |
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Excessive belt wear | Pulleys misaligned | Align pulleys |
| Incorrect belt tension | Adjust tension |
| Excessive debris on deck | Keep clippings cleaned from top of deck |
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Rapid blade wear | Blades contacting ground | Increase cutter height |
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Uneven cut | Cutter not level | Level cutter |
| Dull blade | Sharpen blade |
| Engine not at full rpm | Increase rpm |
| Blade upside down | Reverse blade |
| Belt slippage | Tighten/Replace belt |
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Scalping | Cutter set too low | Increase cut height |
| Uneven terrain | Install roller option |
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SECTION IV
DEALER ASSEMBLY
CAUTION 
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING
MACHINE ASSEMBLY.
1.Wear protective equipment such as , but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands, lungs and head when assembling the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment moving parts.
2.Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks, or other mechanical devices.
3.Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons working on the assembly to trip.
4.Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work area and have tools or other mechanical assisting devices in easy reach.
5.Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and remove any sharp edges, grease, oil, or dirt which might cause pieces to slip when handling.
6.Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s manual berfore proceeding further.
7.If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material that is in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.
8.Never put hands or any other part of body under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
9.Always wear goggles or safety glasses when hammering, grinding or drilliing metal parts.
10.If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be sure that there are no flammable materials close at hand and the bystanders have taken necessary precautions.
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