Use and Care Manual

36FB, 54FB
TURF BEAST
Rev: Mar2011 TURF BEAST Finish Mower
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Mower will not move
forward or reverse
1. Brake ON
2. Bypass levers pulled out
1. Release brake on control panel
2. Ensure bypass pins are retracted
Cannot move mower
when the engine is off
1. Bypass not engaged 1. Pull left and right bypass pins and set them in slots
in the chassis (p. 11)
Engine is overheating 1. Dirt in the fuel line
2. Dirty air filter
3. Low engine oil
4. Fouled spark plug
5. Misuse of the mower
6. Dull blades
7. Spindle bearing failure
1. Replace fuel filter and flush tank
2. Clean or replace the air filter
3. Add engine oil
4. Replace spark plug
5. Mow slower, wait for grass to dry out
6. Sharpen cutting blades
7. Take in for service
Grass not cut smoothly or
cleanly
1. Dull blades
2. Mowing too fast for conditions
3. Grass is wet or bent over
4. Blade is bent
5. Tire pressure not equal
6. Deck is set at uneven heights
7. Blades are set upside down
8. Excessive grass and debris
build up underneath the deck
1. Sharpen blades
2. Slow down while cutting
3. Let grass dry to stand up
4. Replace blade
5. Add air pressure to low tires
6. Set deck at equal heights
7. Take blades off and install correctly
8. Clean out debris
Mower always pulls to
one side
1. Controls out of adjustment
2. Transmission failure
1. Adjust controls (p. 11)
2. Take in for service