Product Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM ANSWER/COMMENT

Blade Replacement 1. Replace when worn to 1 1/2” from the cutting edge to the

back edge.

2. Sharpen blade from top only. Maintain a flat lower surface.

3. Sharpen sides of blades from outside only.

Blade doesn’t move or stops cutting 1. If the operator tries to cut deeper than 2 1/2”, pivoting the

machine back on its rear wheels while cutting can cause

machine to cut too deeply.

2. Make sure the blade is sharp.

3. Moisture, oil or grease on the belt will cause it to slip.

Replace with a BlueBird belt.

4. Tension can be increased by tightening the Cable Tension

Nut.

WARNING: Before servicing unit, engine MUST be off.

Blade not disengaging New Unit or New Belt:

1. Run the machine with the blade engaged until the belt

stretches.

Used Unit or Old Belt:

1. Be sure the correct BlueBird belt is being used. If not,

replace with a BlueBird belt. (Very Important!)

2. Belt Idler Pivot Bolt may be too tight or need lubrication.

3. Belt Idler Return Spring may be broken or came off

anchors. Reattach or replace as necessary.

Belt coming off 1. RPM may be too high. Set to 3000 RPM.

2. Replace the Belt Idler Pulley Arm if it is bent.