OPERATION

14. TROUBLESHOOTING 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

Adjust tire pressure.

 

one side.

(Refer to your tractor operator's

 

 

manual)

 

Turning too fast.

Reduce ground speed when turning.

 

Tractor tires push grass down.

Adjust your tractor wheel spacing.

 

 

(Refer to “Operation” section)

 

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 Operation Section-

 

 

Setting the Mower-Setting Deck

 

 

Height) Reduce ground speed.

 

Cutting too high.

Lower cutting height. (Refer to

 

 

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 Operation Section-

Distribution

 

Setting the Mower-Setting Deck

 

 

Height)

 

Excessive ground speed

Reduce ground speed.

 

Conditions too wet.

Wait for conditions to dry. Reduce

 

 

ground speed.

Blade Bolts Working Loose

Bolts not tightened.

Tighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs.

 

Bolt hole elongated or oversized.

Replace Blade Carrier.

 

Locknut worn out.

Replace Locknut.

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