Operator's Manual

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Problem Corrective ActionPossible Causes
The machine does not drive.
1. The traction belts are worn,
loose, or broken.
1. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
2. The traction belts are off of the
pulleys.
2. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
There is abnormal vibration.
1. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
1. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
2. The engine pulley, idler pulley,
or blade pulley is loose.
2. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
3. The engine pulley is damaged. 3. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
4. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent
or unbalanced.
4. Install a new cutting blade(s).
5. A blade mounting bolt is loose. 5. Tighten the blade mounting
bolt.
6. A blade spindle is bent. 6. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Uneven cutting height.
1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s).
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2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install a new cutting blade(s).
3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from
side-to-side and front-to-rear.
4. An anti-scalp wheel is not set
correctly.
4. Adjust the anti-scalp wheel
height.
5. The underside of the mower is
dirty.
5. Clean the underside of the
mower.
6. The tire pressure is incorrect. 6. Adjust the tire pressure.
7. A blade spindle is bent. 7. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
The blades do not rotate.
1. The drive belt is worn, loose or
broken.
1. Install a new drive belt.
2. The drive belt is off of the
pulley.
2. Install the drive belt and check
the adjusting shafts and belt
guides for the correct position.
3. The mower belt is worn, loose,
or broken.
3. Install a new mower belt.