TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE (continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Belt slippage.

1. Mower is overloading, grass is too

Slow tractor’s ground speed but

 

tall or heavy.

maintain 540 RPM PTO speed.

 

 

Cut grass twice. Raise the mower for

 

 

the first pass and lower to the desired

 

 

cutting height for the second and cut

 

 

at 90 degrees to the first pass.

 

 

Cut a partial swath only.

2. Oil on belt from over lubrication.

Clean lubricant from belt and sheaves with a clean rag. Replace oil soaked belts.Be sure to follow operator’s manual recommendations.

3. Belt hung or rubbing.

Check belt for free travel in sheaves. Check under mower deck and spindles for debris or other foreign material and remove if any is present.

Belt rollover.

1.

Sheave misalignment.

Consult with authorized dealer.

 

2.

Damaged belt.

Replace it with correct specified

 

 

 

belt*.

 

3.

Foreign object in sheave groove.

Inspect all sheave grooves for rust,

 

 

 

paint or other foreign material.

 

 

 

Remove these if present.

 

4.

Worn sheave groove.

Replace with correct specified sheave.

Damaged belt.1. Rollover, high shock loads or installation damage.

Replace it with correct specified belt*.

Belt breakage.

1. High shock loads.

Avoid abusive mowing.

 

 

Avoid hitting ground with the mower

 

 

and large obstructions.

2. Belt came off sheave.

Check sheave for proper alignment and foreign material.

Ensure proper belt tension.

Avoid hitting the ground with mower and large obstructions.

*Check damaged belt for cause of damage by laying it flat on the floor. If the belt does not lie flat (check for humps, kinks, twists or other damage), this is an indication that it has broken or stretched cords. Do not reinstall this belt, replace it with a correct specified part.

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FM 560, FM 572 specifications

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