Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems - Ferris IS2000Z Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting the Mower
Excessive belt wear or Bent or rough pulleys.
breakage
Using incorrect belt.
Incorrect belt tension.
Drive belt slips or fails to Incorrect belt tension.
drive
Drive belt is broken.
Mower does not engage Electrical wiring damage.
Battery voltage too low.
Troubleshooting Common Cutting
Problems
Problem: Streaking
Cause
Blades are not sharp.
Blades are worn down too 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.
Problem: Scalping
Cause
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.
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Repair or replace.
Replace with correct belt.
Fixed Belt Tensioners:
Replace spring if worn;
Adjustable Belt
Tensioners: Adjust to
correct tension.
Fixed Belt Tensioners:
Replace spring if worn;
Adjustable Belt
Tensioners: Adjust to
correct tension.
Replace with new belt.
Locate & repair damaged
wire.
Recharge battery and
check alternator. See
Battery Service.
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 effective cutting
width decreases–overlap more when
turning.
Remedy
Roll or level the lawn.
Raise the cutting height.
Slow down.
Correctly level the deck.
Check and inflate the tires.
Problem: Stepped Cutting
Cause
Deck is not leveled correctly.
Tires are not properly inflated.
Blades are damaged.
Deck shell is damaged.
Mower spindle is bent or loose.
Blades are installed incorrectly.
Problem: Uneven Cutting
Cause
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 inflated.
Problem: Stingers
Cause
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
Level the deck correctly.
Check and inflate the tires.
Replace the blades.
Repair or replace the deck.
Repair or replace the spindle.
Reinstall the blades correctly.
Remedy
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 inflate the tires.
Remedy
Sharpen your blades.
Replace your blades.
Always mow at full throttle.
Slow down.
Clean out the mower.
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