Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart; Troubleshooting The Collection System - Ferris FAST-Vac Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Chart

While normal care and regular maintenance will
extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or
constant use may eventually require that service be
performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most
common problems, their causes and remedies.

Troubleshooting the Collection System

Problem Cause
Excessive vibration Cutting blades are bent or unbalanced.
Blade Mounting bolts are loose.
Loose blower pulley.
Blower impeller blades are bent or broke.
Excessive grass Collection bags are full.
blowout from the
Blower or discharge tube is plugged.
mower deck
Ground speed is too fast.
Blower and Collection bags are full.
discharge tube are
Ground speed is too fast.
plugging frequently
Grass is too wet.
Grass it too long.
Blower belt is worn, loose or broken.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance
on the tractor or mower only when the engine is
stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect
the spark plug wire and fasten it away from
the plug before beginning the maintenance, to
prevent accidental starting of the engine.
Remedy
Replace the cutting blades.
Tighten blade mounting bolts to 70 ft-lbs
(94 Nm).
Tighten the appropriate pulley. Replace if
excessively worn.
See your dealer.
Empty bags.
Locate and remove plugged debris.
Use a slower ground speed.
Empty bags.
Use a slower ground speed.
Cut grass when it is dry.
Cut grass at a higher deck height setting.
Replace with a new blower belt.
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