Operator's Manual

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Abnormal vibration.
1. Cutting blade(s) is bent or
unbalanced.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. T ighten blade mounting bolt.
3. Engine mounting bolts are
loose.
3. T ighten engine mounting
bolts.
4. Loose engine pulley , idler
pulley , or blade pulley .
4. T ighten the appropriate
pulley.
5. Engine pulley is damaged.
6. Blade drive belt of f pulley .
5. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
6.
Install blade drive belt and
check idler pulley and belt
guides for correct position.
Blade(s) does not rotate.
1. Blade drive belt is worn, loose
or broken.
1. Install new blade drive belt.
2. Blade drive belt is off pulley . 2. Install blade drive belt and
check idler pulley and belt
guides for correct position.
Uneven cutting height.
1. T ire pressure is incorrect. 1. Set tire pressure.
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2. Mower is not level. 2. Level mower from
side-to-side and front-to-rear.
3. Underside of mower is dirty . 3. Clean the underside of the
mower.