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Storage
1. Clean dirt and chaff from the top of the mower.
2. Scrape heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the
underside of the mower.
3. Use the wash out port to wash the underside of the
mower; refer to Washing the Mower, page 18.
4. Wash the top side of the mower with a garden hose.
5. Check the condition of the blades.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Abnormal vibration.
Blades do not rotate.
Uneven cutting height.
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Insufficient transport height.
6. Check the condition of the blade drive belt.
7. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged.
8. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from you Authorized Service Dealer.
9. Store the mower in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
Cover the mower to protect it and keep it clean.
Possible Causes
1. A blade is bent or unbalanced.
2. A blade mounting bolt is loose.
3. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
4. A loose engine pulley, idler
pulley, or blade pulley.
5. The engine pulley is damaged.
1. The blade drive belt is worn,
loose, or broken.
2. The blade drive belt is off the
pulley.
3. The PTO belt is worn, loose, or
broken.
1. The tire pressure is incorrect.
2. The mower is not level.
3. The underside of the mower is
dirty.
1. The lift arm cams are
improperly adjusted.
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Corrective Action
1. Install new blades.
2. Tighten the blade mounting
bolts.
3. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Install a new blade drive belt.
2. Install the blade drive belt and
check idler pulley and belt
guides for correct position.
3. Install a new PTO belt.
1. Set tire pressure.
2. Level the mower from
side-to-side and front-to-rear.
3. Clean the underside of the
mower.
1. Adjust lift arm cams.
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