Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The bypass valves are open.
1. Close the tow valves.
2. The traction belts are worn, loose, or
broken.
2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
3. The traction belts are of f the pulleys. 3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
The machine does not drive.
4. The transmission has failed. 4. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. The blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. T ighten the blade mounting bolt.
3. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 3. T ighten the engine mounting bolts.
4. The engine pulley , idler pulley , or blade
pulley is loose.
4. T ighten the appropriate pulley .
5. The engine pulley is damaged.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
6. The blade spindle is bent.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
The machine vibrates abnormally .
7. The motor mount is loose or worn.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s).
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 roller (if applicable) is not
set correctly .
4. Adjust the anti-scalp wheel height.
5. The underside of the mower deck is
dirty .
5. Clean the underside of the mower
deck.
6. The tire pressure is incorrect. 6. Adjust the tire pressure.
The cutting height is uneven.
7. A blade spindle is bent.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
1. The drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Install a new drive belt.
2. The drive belt is of f of the pulley .
2. Install the drive belt and check the
adjusting shafts and belt guides for the
correct position.
3. The power-takeof f (PT O) switch or
PT O clutch is faulty .
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer .
The blades do not rotate.
4. The mower belt is worn, loose, or
broken.
4. Install a new mower belt.
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