Troubleshooting - Toro Groundsmaster 200 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The cutting unit does not cut or cuts poorly.
Possible Cause
1. The blades are dull.
2. One or more blades are bent or
damaged.
3. The spindle bolts are loose.
4. The cutting unit belts are loose or
broken.
5. The gearbox pulley is loose.
6. A gearbox shaft is broken.
7. The PTO belt is broken.
8. The PTO pulley is loose or broken.
9. The PTO shaft is broken.
10. The pulley on the engine output shaft
is loose or broken.
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Corrective Action
1. Sharpen the blades.
2. Replace the blades.
3. Torque the spindle bolts to 115 to 149
N-m (85 to 110 ft-lb).
4. Tighten or replace the belts as
necessary.
5. Tighten or replace the pulley.
6. Replace any broken shafts.
7. Replace the PTO belt.
8. Tighten or replace the pulley.
9. Replace the PTO shaft.
10. Tighten or replace the pulley.