Section 7: Troubleshooting - Land Pride FDR3590 Operator's Manual

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Section 7:
Troubleshooting
Problem
Discharge chute plugged
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CAUTION
Do not try to clean discharge chute when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur!
Belt slipping
Patches of uncut grass
Excessive vibration
Gearbox noisy
Blades scalping grass
Uneven cut
Tractor loaded down by mower
24 FDR3590 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-229M
Table of Contents
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 and tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
Unplug and clean mower deck.
Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves.
Tighten spring take-up eyebolt.
Replace belt.
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
Tighten spring take-up eyebolt.
Sharpen and balance or replace blade.
Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt area and sheaves. Replace
the belt guard shield.
Replace drive belt.
Replace sheaves or align.
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 turns.
Shift to a lower gear.
Level mower.
Sharpen blades & balance or replace. Shimming of blade hubs may be required to
level out all three blades. Blade hub shim part no. 310-367D (Optional).
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm).
Shift to a lower gear.
Clean mower.
Land Pride
12/10/07