Table of Contents

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

 

 

Discharge chute plugged

Check installation of belt.

 

 

 

Wait until grass dries.

 

 

 

Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice.

 

 

 

Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine.

 

 

 

Shift transmission to a lower gear.

 

 

!CAUTION

Do not try to clean discharge chute when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur!

Belt slipping

Unplug and clean mower deck.

 

 

 

Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves.

 

 

 

Tighten spring take-up eyebolt.

 

 

 

Replace belt.

 

 

Patches of uncut grass

Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine.

 

 

 

Shift transmission to a lower gear.

 

 

 

Tighten spring take-up eyebolt.

 

 

 

Sharpen and balance or replace blade.

 

 

Excessive vibration

Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt area and sheaves. Replace

 

the belt guard shield.

 

 

 

Replace drive belt.

 

 

 

Replace sheaves or align.

 

 

 

Readjust 3-point hitch to raise mower to maximum of 14 inches.

 

 

Gearbox noisy

Check lubricant level.

 

 

Blades scalping grass

Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels.

 

 

 

Change mowing pattern.

 

 

 

Reduce speed turns.

 

 

Uneven cut

Shift to a lower gear.

 

 

 

Level mower.

 

 

 

Sharpen blades & balance or replace. Shimming of blade hubs may be required to

 

level out all three blades. Blade hub shim part no. 310-367D (Optional).

 

 

Tractor loaded down by mower

Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm).

 

 

 

Shift to a lower gear.

 

 

 

Clean mower.

 

 

24 FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-229M

12/10/07

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Land Pride FDR3590 Problem Solution Discharge chute plugged, Belt slipping, Patches of uncut grass, Excessive vibration