Exmark Turf Tracer Operator's Manual page 35

Problem
Mower pulls left or right (with levers fully
forward).
Machine does not drive.
Uneven cutting height.
Abnormal vibration.
Blades do not rotate.
Possible Cause
1. Tracking needs adjustment.
2. Tire pressure in drive tires not correct.
1. By pass valve is not closed tight.
2. Drive or pump belt is worn, loose or
broken.
3. Drive or pump belt is off a pulley.
1. Blade(s) not sharp.
2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent.
3. Mower deck is not level.
4. Underside of mower is dirty.
5. Tire pressure in drive tires not correct.
6. Blade spindle bent.
7. Tips of adjacent blades are at an uneven
cutting height. Blades tips should be even
within 3/16 inch which is approximately
one blade thickness.
1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or unbalanced.
2. Blade mounting bolt is loose.
3. Engine mounting bolts are loose.
4. Loose engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade
pulley.
5. Engine pulley is damaged.
6. Blade spindle is bent.
7. Belt is damaged.
1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken.
2. Drive belt is off pulley.
3. Deck belt is worn, loose or broken.
4. Deck belt is off pulley.
5. Broken or missing idler spring.
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Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
1. Adjust the tracking by turning knob on the
right hydro control linkage in the direction
that the mower needs to be adjusted to.
Turn the knob in 1/4 turn increments
until the mower tracks correctly.
2. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires.
1. Tighten the by pass valve.
2. Change the belt.
3. Change the belt.
1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. Install new cutting blade(s).
3. Level mower deck from side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. Clean the underside of the mower.
5. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Replace blades, spindles and (or) check
for damage to mower deck.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.
3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Install new belt.
1. Check the belt tension.
2. Check belt for damage; replace if
necessary. Install drive belt and check
adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct
position.
3. Install new deck belt.
4. Install deck pulley and check the idler
pulley, idler arm and spring for correct
position and function.
5. Replace the spring.