Toro 78444 Operator's Manual page 28

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
PTO (cutter deck) belt comes off
of pulleys,slips or fails. (continued)
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
8. PTO is being engaged when
cutter deck is in tall uncut
grass or weeds.
9. Cutter deck is overloaded
because mulching or bagging
requires more power.
10. Cutter deck is overloaded
because too much grass is
being cut at a time.
11. Cutter deck is overloaded
because deck is clogged with
grass clippings.
12. Cutter deck is overloaded
because tractor is mowing too
fast for conditions.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
8. Engage PTO only in shorter
or previously cut grass.
9. Reduce ground speed when
mulching or bagging.
10. Cut tall grass and weeds with
mower in its highest position,
making a second pass cutting
at height desired.
11. Clean cutter deck.
12. Reduce ground speed.