Operator's Manual

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Problem Corrective ActionPossible Causes
Machine does not drive.
1. Traction belt is worn, loose or
broken.
1. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
2. Traction belt is off pulley. 2. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
3. Hydro fluid level low. 3. Add hydro fluid to reservoir.
Abnormal vibration.
1. Engine mounting bolts are
loose.
1. Tighten engine mounting bolts.
2. Loose engine pulley, idler
pulley, or blade pulley.
2. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
3. Engine pulley is damaged. 3. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
4. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
4. Install new cutting blade(s).
5. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 5. Tighten blade mounting bolt.
6. Engine mounting bolts are
loose.
6. Tighten engine mounting bolts.
7. Loose engine pulley, idler
pulley, or blade pulley.
7. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
8. Engine pulley is damaged. 8. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
9. Blade spindle bent. 9. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
Uneven cutting height.
1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen blade(s).
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2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s).
3. Mower is not level. 3. Level mower from side-to-side
and front-to-rear.
4. Gage wheel not set correctly. 4. Adjust gage wheel height.
5. Underside of mower is dirty. 5. Clean the underside of the
mower.
6. Tire pressure is incorrect. 6. Adjust tire pressure.
7. Blade spindle bent. 7. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
Blades do not rotate.
1. Mower belt is off the pulley. 1. Install the mower belt and
check the adjusting plate, idler
arm and spring, and belt guides
for correct position
2. Mower belt is worn, loose or
broken.
2. Install a new mower belt.
3. Electric clutch does not
engage.
3. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
4. Electric clutch is worn. 4. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.