Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting Cont.
Blade will not engage. | 1. | Blade clutch rod too loose. | See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section. |
| 2. | Blade belt worn or broken. | Turn off engine and inspect belt. Adjust or |
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| 3. | Turn off engine and inspect spring. Replace | |
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| on blade clutch rod. | as needed. |
| 4. | Worn blade clutch. | Replace clutch. |
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Blade will not disengage or | 1. | Blade clutch rod adjustment | See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section |
Blade stop time over 5 seconds. |
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| 2. | Broken or jammed blade clutch. | Replace clutch. |
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Mower drive belt slips. | 1. | Clutch is out of adjustment. | See Adjustments Section. |
| 2. | Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. | Clean as required. |
| 3. | Belt stretched or worn. | Replace with new belt. |
| 4. | Idler pulley out of adjustment. | See Adjustments Section. |
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Mower cut is uneven. | 1. | Mower not leveled properly. | See Mower Adjustment. |
| 2. | Mower tires not inflated equally | See Maintenance Section. |
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Mower cut is rough looking. | 1. | Engine speed too slow. | Set to full throttle. |
| 2. | Ground speed too fast. | Slow down. |
| 3. | Blades are dull. | Replace blade. See Mower Blade Service. |
| 4. | Mower drive belt slipping | Clean or replace belt as necessary |
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| because it is oily or worn. |
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| 5. | Check PTO Adjustment. | See Adjustments Section. |
| 6. | Blade not properly fastened | See Servicing the Mower Blades. |
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| 7. | Blade screw is loose. | Turn off engine and tighten blade screw. |
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Excessive mower vibration. | 1. | Blade mounting screw is loose. | Tighten to 233 ft.lbs. (315 N.m.). |
| 2. | Mower blade, arbor, or pulleys | Check and replace as necessary. |
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| 3. | Mower blade is out of balance. | Remove and balance blade. See Servicing the |
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| 4. | Belt installed incorrectly. | Reinstall Correctly. |
| 5. | Foreign objects caught on or | Turn off engine and remove foreign materials |
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| wrapped around blade. | from around blade. |
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Excessive belt wear or breakage. | 1. | Bent or rough pulleys. | Repair or replace. |
| 2. | Using incorrect belt. | Replace with correct belt. |
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