Section 7: Troubleshooting - Land Pride at 2560 Operator's Manual

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Section 7: Troubleshooting
Problem
Discharge chute plugged
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CAUTION
Do not try to clean discharge opening
when mower is running. Bodily harm
may occur.
Belt slipping
Patches of uncut grass
Excessive vibration
Gearbox noisy
Blades scalping grass
Blades scalping grass
Uneven cut
Tractor loaded down by mower
22 FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M
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Troubleshooting Chart
Cause
Belt not installed correctly
Grass too wet
Grass too tall
RPM of tractor too low
Ground speed too fast
Plugged grooming mower
Debris in sheaves
Worn belt
RPM of tractor too low
Ground speed too fast
Blade damaged or dull
Power Take Off shaft or distribution shafts
bend
Blade broken or bent
Sheaves damaged or out of alignment
Drive belt damaged
Inadequate clearance between belt guard
shields & belt
Mower in raised position & mower running
Low lubricant level
Cutting too low
Ridges in terrain
Fast turning speed
Cutting too low
Ridges in terrain
Fast turning speed
Ground speed too fast
Mower not level
Dull blades
RPM of engine too low
Ground speed too fast
Debris wrapped around mower spindles or
blades
Solution
Check installation of belt
Wait until grass dries
Raise cutting height of mower and cut
grass twice
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm) Check
PTO speed & tractor engine
Shift transmission to a lower gear
Unplug and clean mower deck
Remove belt guard shields and clean
sheaves
Replace belt
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm). Check
PTO
speed & tractor engine
Shift transmission to a lower gear
Sharpen & balance or replace blade
Replace Power Take Off or distribution
shafts
Replace blade
Replace sheaves or align
Replace drive belt
Remove belt guard shields & clean debris
from belt area & sheaves
Readjust 3-point hitch to raise mower to
maximum of 14 inches
Check lubricant level
Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels
Change mowing pattern
Reduce speed on turns
Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels
Change mowing pattern
Reduce speed on turns
Shift to a lower gear
Level mower
Sharpen blades & balance or replace
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm)
Shift to a lower gear
Clean mower
Land Pride
10/11/06