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Collection System Performance
Problem
Abnormal Vibration
Reduced collection system
performance
Blower and hoses plugging too
frequently
Debris blowout
Impeller doesn't rotate freely
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
— Cutting blades are bent or
unbalanced
— Loose blower pulley or pulley
assembly
— Impeller blade out of balance
— Low engine speed
— Plugged screen
— Loose belt
— Full collection bags
— Collection bags are too full
— Low engine speed
— Grass is too wet
— Grass is too long
— Ground speed is too fast
— Worn belt
— Loose belt
— Collection bags are too full
— Plug/clog in the collection
system
— Ground speed is too fast
— Plug in the blower housing
— Worn impeller blade
— Shaft bearings bad/failing
Corrective Action
— Install new cutting blade
— Tighten the pulley
— Contact dealer to replace
— Always operate collection
system at full throttle
—
Remove debris, leaves, or
grass clippings from the screen
— Replace/tighten belt
— Empty the collection bags
— Dump more frequently
— Always operate collection
system at full throttle
— Cut grass when it is dry
— Cut the grass several times
— Drive slower at full throttle
— Replace belt
— Adjust the pulley and tighten
belts
— Dump more frequently
— Clean the collection system
— Drive more slowly at full
throttle
— Clean the blower housing
— Contact dealer to replace
— Contact dealer to replace
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