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Section 7: Troubleshooting
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Problem
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CAUTION
Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur!
Belt slipping
Patches of uncut grass
Excessive vibration
Gearbox noisy
Knives scalping grass
Uneven cut
Tractor loaded down by mower
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Solution
Unplug and clean mower deck.
Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves.
Replace belt
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
Tighten belts.
Replace missing knives or hammers.
Replace knives or hammers
Replace drive belt.
Replace pulleys or align.
Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area & sheaves.
Check lubricant level.
Raise cutting height by adjusting roller.
Change mowing pattern.
Reduce speed turns.
Shift to a lower gear.
Level mower.
Replace missing knives or hammers
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm).
Shift to a lower gear.
Clean mower.
FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M
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