Operator's Manual

Problem Corrective ActionPossible Causes

The cutting height is uneven.

1. The blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blades.

2. The blades are bent. 2. Install new blades.

3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from

side-to-side and front-to-rear.

4. The underside of the mower

is dirty.

4. Clean the underside of the

mower.

5. The tire pressure is incorrect. 5. Adjust the tire pressure.

6. The blade spindle is bent. 6. Contact an Authorized

Service Dealer.

The blades do not rotate.

1. The drive belt is worn, loose,

or broken.

1. Check the belt tension.

2. The drive belt is off the pulley. 2. Install the drive belt and

check the adjusting shafts

and the belt guides for the

correct position.

3. The mower belt is worn,

loose, or broken.

3. Install the new mower belt.

4. The mower belt is off the

pulley.

4. Install the deck pulley and

check the idler pulley, idler

arm, and spring for the

correct position and function.

The blades do not stop when they

are disengaged.

1. The blade brake is not

adjusted properly.

1. Adjust the blade brake.

2. The belt guide is not set

properly.

2. Adjust the belt guide.