Troubleshooting Section - Quadivator HyperCut RD62 Assembly/Operators/Parts Manual

6. Troubleshooting Section

Problem
Discharge chute
plugged
Streaking of
uncut grass
Uneven cut
Blades scalping
grass
Belt Slipping
Excessive
vibration
Mower loads
down machine.
Mower does not
START
Cause
Grass too wet.
Grass too long.
Cutting too low.
Engine RPM too low.
Ground speed too fast.
Ground speed too fast.
Engine RPM too low.
Grass too long.
Blades dull or damaged.
Debris in the mower deck.
Ground speed too fast.
Blades dull.
Blades worn.
Low tire pressure.
Cutting height too low.
Turning speed too fast.
Ridges in terrain.
Bent blade(s).
Mower deck plugged.
Debris in pulleys.
Worn Belt.
Debris in mower decks or in
pulleys.
Damaged drive belt.
Damaged pulleys.
Blades out of balance.
Engine RPM too low.
Ground speed too fast.
Debris wrapped around the
mower spindles.
Fuel valve left in OFF position.
Kill Switch cover is not completely
installed
Battery level is low or poor!
Remedy
Wait for grass to dry.
Raise cutting height and cut grass twice.
Raise cutting height.
Mow at full throttle.
Slow down.
Slow down.
Mow at full throttle, check and reset engine RPM.
Cut grass twice.
Replace blades or have the blades sharpened.
Clean mower deck.
Slow down.
Have the blades sharpened.
Replace blades.
Add air to correct.
Raise cutting height.
Reduce speed on turns.
Change mowing pattern.
Replace blade(s).
Unplug and clean mower deck.
Clean Pulleys
Replace Belt
Clean mower deck and pulleys.
Replace drive belt.
Replace pulleys.
Have the blades balanced.
Mow at full throttle, check and reset engine RPM.
Slow down.
Clean mower.
Turn gasoline valve ON.
Remove the switch cover and lanyard and re-install
on the switch.
Re-charge or replace the battery.