Service Manual

Date
Mower Quality of Cut Checklist
Customer name
Walk behind or riding mower model/VIN
S/N
Mower attachment model/VIN
S/N
Bagger model/VIN
S/N
Clipping disposal:
Bagged
Side discharged
Mulched
1. Complaint:
2. Description of problem:
3. Is a vacuum or sweeper being used?
4. Service/Check/Adjust—in shop
A. Underside of mower housing clean?
B. Blades sharp and in balance?
C. Blades too short, bent, or not aligned with each other?
D. PTO/belt drive/spindles in working order?
E. Tire pressure the same on all tires? (Riders usually 12 PSI.)
F. Engine maximum RPM to specification?
G. Mower level side to side with 1/8 inch?
H. Bagging system clean, air exhausts open, impeller drive
in working order?
I. Mower level front to rear? (Most tractors 1/8 inch low in front.
32-inch mowers, 20-inch and 21-inch walk behind mowers
approximately 3/8 inch low in front.)
5. Observations from watching customer operating mower (if possible):
6. Check
A. Engine being run at full throttle?
B. Cutting height of mower
C. Measured height of grass
D. Mowing speed suits conditions?
E. Grass is wet or extremely lush?
F. Unusual terrain causing a problem?
G. Operator turning too sharp or fast?
H. Accessories (weights, chains, etc.) causing problems?
7. If the quality of cut is still not satisfactory, raise the front of the cutting chamber.
On riding mowers with adjustable pitch, raise the front to 1/8 inch above level.
On walk behind mowers, raise the front one notch.
Test operation after adjusting pitch.
Results:
Streaking
Ragged cut Windrow
Clumping Other:
NoYes
Yes No
Yes No