Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems - Ferris IS5100ZC33D72RD Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair

Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems

PROBLEM
Streaking
Scalping
Stepped Cutting
Uneven Cutting
Stingers
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CAUSE
Blades are not sharp.
Blades are worn down to far.
Engine speed is too slow.
Ground speed is too fast.
Deck is plugged with grass
Not overlapping cutting rows enough.
Not overlapping enough when turning.
Lawn is uneven or bumpy.
Mower deck cutting height is set too
low.
Ground speed is too fast.
Deck is not leveled correctly.
Tire pressure is low or uneven
Deck is not leveled correctly.
Tires are not properly infl ated.
Blades are damaged.
Deck shell is damaged.
Mower spindle is bent or loose.
Blades are installed incorrectly.
Deck is not leveled correctly.
Blades are dull or worn.
Blades are damaged.
Deck is clogged with grass clippings.
Deck shell is damaged.
Mower spindle is bent or loose.
Blades are installed incorrectly.
Tires are not properly infl ated.
Blades are not sharp or nicked
Blades are worn down too far.
Engine speed is too slow.
Ground speed is too fast.
Deck is plugged with grass.
REMEDY
Sharpen your blades.
Replace your blades.
Always mow at full throttle.
Slow down.
Clean out the mower.
Overlap your cutting rows.
When turning your cutting width
decreases-overlap more when turning.
Roll or level the lawn.
Raise the cutting height.
Slow down.
Correctly level the deck.
Check and infl ate the tires.
Level the deck correctly.
Check and infl ate the tires.
Replace the blades.
Repair or replace the deck.
Repair or replace the spindle.
Reinstall the blades correctly.
Level the deck correctly.
Sharpen or replace the blades.
Replace the blades.
Clean out the deck.
Repair or replace the deck.
Repair or replace the spindle.
Reinstall the blades correctly.
Check and infl ate the tires.
Sharpen your blades.
Replace your blades.
Always mow at full throttle.
Slow down.
Clean out the mower.
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