Operator's Manual

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. Tighten blade mounting bolt.

3. Engine mounting bolts are

loose.

3. Tighten engine mounting

bolts.

4. Loose engine pulley, idler

pulley, or blade pulley.

4. Tighten the appropriate

pulley.

5. Engine pulley is damaged. 5. Contact Authorized Service

Dealer.

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.

3. PTO belt is worn, loose or

broken.

3. Install new PTO belt.

Uneven cutting height.

1. Tire pressure is incorrect. 1. Set tire pressure.

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.