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Troubleshooting & Repair
MOWER DECK_
1. Mower will not raise.
A.
Lift chain not attached or broken. Attach or repair.
2. Mover cut is uneven.
A.
Mower not leveled properly (see Leveling Adjustment in
mower adjustment section).
B.
Tractor tires not inflated equally or properly (see
_Normal Care section)._
3. Mower cut is rough looking.
A.
Engine speed too slow. Set throttle for three-fourths
to full speed.
B.
Tractor ground speed too fast. Move ground speed
control lever to reduce speed.
C.
Blades dull and require sharpening (see Normal
Care section).
D.
Mower drive belt slipping. Belt oily or worn. Clean or
_replace belt as necessary. Readjust belt tension.
4. Engine stalls easily with mower engaged.
A.
Tractor ground speed too fast. Move ground speed
control lever to reduce speed.
B.
Engine speed too slow. Set for three-fourths to full
speed.
C. Cutting height set too low when mowing tall grass.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during
first pass.
D.
Discharge chute jamming with cut grass. Cut grass
_with discharge pointing toward previously cut area.
5. Excessive mower vibration.
A.
Blade mounting screws are loose. Torque to 50-70
ft. lbs. (68 to 76 Nm) (see Normal Care section).
B.
Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent. Check
and replace as necessary.
C. Mower blades are out of balance. Remove, sharpen,
_and balance blades (see Normal Care section).
6. Excessive belt wear or breakage.
A.
Bent or rough pulleys. Repair or replace.
B.
Using incorrect belt (see your dealer)._
7. Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive.
A.
Mower drive belt out of adjustment (see Adjustment
section).
B.
Mower drive belt broken. Replace belt._
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