Ariens IKON-X 42 CE Operator's Manual page 35

Problem Probable Cause
Mower blades not level or mower
Poor cutting
deck pitch is incorrect.
quality.
Mower blades are dull or faulty.
Mowing speed is too fast.
Belt tension or condition is poor. Replace deck drive belt. See Check
Cutting height is too low.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Correction
Level and adjust pitch of mower deck.
See Adjust Mower Deck on page 28.
Sharpen or replace mower blades. See
Sharpen Blades on page 20.
Drive slower when cutting grass.
Mower Belts on page 22.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very
tall grass, mow twice.