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Section 8: Troubleshooting
Problem
Patches of uncut grass
Gearbox noisy
Blades scalping grass
Uneven cut
Tractor loaded down by mower
Optional hydraulic transport
locks won't release properly
Optional hydraulic transport
locks won't seat in locking
lugs properly
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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting Chart
Cause
Tractor rpm too low
Ground speed too fast
Blade damaged or dull
Incorrect belt tension
Blade rotation wrong
Low lubricant level
Cutting too low
Ridges in terrain
Fast turning speed
Ground speed too fast
Mower not level
Incorrect belt tension
Dull blades
Tractor rpm too low
Ground speed too fast
Grass too wet
Grass too tall
Debris wrapped around mower
spindles or blades
Tractor power take-off
horsepower rating too low
Blades lift too high
Wire ropes too long
Wire ropes too short
Solution
Mow at full throttle (540 power take-off rpm). Check
power take-off speed & tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
Sharpen & balance or replace blade.
Re-tension belt. Refer to "Belt Tension" on page 24.
Install correct rotation blade.
Check lubricant level.
Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels.
Change mowing pattern.
Reduce speed on turns.
Shift to a lower gear.
Level mower.
Re-tension belt. Refer to Belt Tension on page 24.
Sharpen blades & balance or replace.
Mow at tractor's rated power take-off rpm (540 power
take-off rpm).
Shift to a lower gear.
Wait until grass dries.
Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice.
Clean mower.
Raise cutting height of the mower and cut the grass
twice. Shift to a lower gear. Use a tractor with more
horsepower.
Change to lower lift blades if they will cut the grass
satisfactorily.
Shorten wire ropes. See "Optional Hydraulic Transport
Locks" on page 25.
Lengthen wire ropes. see "Optional Hydraulic Transport
Locks" on page 25.
AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M
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