TROUBLESHOOTING
MOWER DECK PROBLEMS [ --,
Won t cut grass I Possible cause I Correction
Check PTO clutch lever PTO clutch not ON. Move PTO clutch lever
position. to ON.
Check mower deck Mower deck height not Adjust mower deck
height adjustment lever. properly set. height to grass
conditions.
Check blade belt. Blade belt worn, not on inspect blade belt and
pulleys or not properly make sure it is properly
installed. installed.
Poor cut quality Possible cause Correction
Check throttle position. Blades spinning too Keep throttle in FAST
slowly. when mowing.
Check mower deck. Blades obstructed by Clear mower deck of
grass, mud, etc. any obstructions.
Check ground speed. Lawn tractor moving too Use shift lever to
fast for mowing reduce ground speed.
conditions.
Check mower deck Mower deck height set Adjust mower deck
height. too low for grass height to obtain suitable
conditions. cut quality.
Check grass conditions. Wet grass is difficult to Mow only when grass is
mow. dry.
Check mower deck Mower deck not Adjust mower deck
level. properly level. level.
Check blades. Blade bent, cracked or Inspect, sharpen, or
dull. replace blade as
needed.
Check blade belt. Belt worn or not
properly installed.
Inspect blade belt and
make sure it is properly
installed.
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