DeWalt X536 Instruction Manual page 25

PRODUCT CARE, cont'd
Changing the Spindle Assembly - 36 Inch Decks Only
1. Remove the deck and PTO deck belt as instructed in Replacing the PTO Deck Belt -
36 inch Decks Only on page 23.
2. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position.
3. Remove the blade. See Replacing the Blades on page 26.
4. Remove the hex bolt (a), washer (b), pulley (c) spacer (d) and fender washer (e) from
the spindle assembly (f ) (Figure 46).
(e)
5. Remove the four flange lock nuts (g) and support plate (h) securing the spindle
assemblies (f ) to the deck (i) (Figure 46).
6. If necessary, repeat STEPS 4 - 5 to remove the remaining spindle(s).
7. Reverse STEPS 4-5 to install the spindle assembly. When installing the new spindle
assembly be sure to install the hardware exactly as shown in Figure 46. Torque the
flange lock nuts to
21-32 ft-lbs (28.47-43.39 N-m).
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change
the mower's transmission drive belt. See your Service Center or Dealer to have the
transmission drive belt replaced.
Mower Creeping
Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is
on and the drive levers are in the neutral position. If your mower creeps, see your Service
Center or Dealer.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(f)
Figure 46
Troubleshooting
Excessive vibration
1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
a. Tighten blade and spindle.
2. Damaged or bent cutting blade.
a. Replace blade.
Uneven Cut
1. Deck not properly leveled.
• Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.
2. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
• Sharpen or replace cutting blade.
3. Uneven tire pressure.
• Check and correct tire pressure in all four tires.
Mower will not mulch grass.
1. Engine speed too low.
• Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.
2. Wet grass.
• Do not mulch when grass is wet.
3. Excessively high grass.
• Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath.
4. Dull blade.
• Sharpen or replace blade.
Engine fails to start
1. PTO/Blade engaged.
• Place blade engage lever in disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Blown fuse.
• Replace fuse
3. Parking brake not engaged.
• Engage parking brake.
4. See Engine Operator's Manual.
Engine/MOWER DECK intermittent stop/start
1. Engine or mower deck stops and starts when going over rough ground.
• Operator's platform switch engages and disengages when driving over rough
ground. Adjust suspension lower(softer) setting. If suspension is already in
lowest setting see your Service Center or Dealer.
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