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Problem
PTO belt comes off of pulleys,
slips, or fails.
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Possible Causes
1. Belt tension is incorrect.
2. Mower level is incorrect
3. Blade slope in transport is
incorrect.
4. Cutter deck belt guide is loose
or incorrectly adjusted.
5. Belt is worn or damaged.
6. A pulley is damaged.
7. The engine is not at full throttle.
8. The PTO is being engaged
when cutter deck is in tall uncut
grass or weeds.
9. The mower is overloaded
because mulching or bagging
requires more power.
10.The mower is overloaded
because too much grass is
being cut at a time.
11. The mower is overloaded
because deck is clogged with
grass clippings.
12.The attachment is overloaded
because tractor is mowing too
fast for conditions.
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Corrective Action
1. Refer to the attachment
operator's manual.
2. Refer to the attachment
operator's manual.
3. Refer to the attachment
operator's manual.
4. Adjust and tighten belt guide.
5. Refer to the attachment
operator's manual.
6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. Always operate engine
powered attachments at full
throttle.
8. Engage PTO only in shorter or
previously cut grass.
9. Reduce ground speed when
mulching or bagging.
10.Cut tall grass and weeds with
mower in its highest position,
making a second pass cutting
at height desired.
11. Clean the mower.
12.Reduce ground speed.
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