Product Manual

Troubleshooting the Mower
Repair or replace.Bent or rough pulleys.Excessive belt wear or
breakage
Replace with correct belt.Using incorrect belt.
Fixed Belt Tensioners:
Replace spring if worn;
Adjustable Belt
Tensioners: Adjust to
correct tension.
Incorrect belt tension.
Fixed Belt Tensioners:
Replace spring if worn;
Adjustable Belt
Tensioners: Adjust to
correct tension.
Incorrect belt tension.Drive belt slips or fails to
drive
Replace with new belt.Drive belt is broken.
Locate & repair damaged
wire.
Electrical wiring damage.Mower does not engage
Recharge battery and
check alternator. See
Battery Service.
Battery voltage too low.
Troubleshooting Common Cutting
Problems
Problem: Streaking
RemedyCause
Sharpen your blades.Blades are not sharp.
Replace your blades.Blades are worn down too far.
Always mow at full throttle.Engine speed is too slow.
Slow down.Ground speed is too fast.
Clean out the mower.Deck is plugged with grass.
Overlap your cutting rowsNot overlapping cutting rows enough.
When turning your effective cutting
width decreases–overlap more when
turning.
Not overlapping enough when turning.
Problem: Scalping
RemedyCause
Roll or level the lawn.Lawn is uneven or bumpy.
Raise the cutting height.Mower deck cutting height is set too
low.
Slow down.Ground speed is too fast.
Correctly level the deck.Deck is not leveled correctly.
Check and inflate the tires.Tire pressure is low or uneven.
Problem: Stepped Cutting
RemedyCause
Level the deck correctly.Deck is not leveled correctly.
Check and inflate the tires.Tires are not properly inflated.
Replace the blades.Blades are damaged.
Repair or replace the deck.Deck shell is damaged.
Repair or replace the spindle.Mower spindle is bent or loose.
Reinstall the blades correctly.Blades are installed incorrectly.
Problem: Uneven Cutting
RemedyCause
Level the deck correctly.Deck is not leveled correctly.
Sharpen or replace the blades.Blades are dull or worn.
Replace the blades.Blades are damaged.
Clean out the deck.Deck is clogged with grass clippings.
Repair or replace the deck.Deck shell is damaged.
Repair or replace the spindle.Mower spindle is bent or loose.
Reinstall the blades correctly.Blades are installed incorrectly.
Check and inflate the tires.Tires are not properly inflated.
Problem: Stingers
RemedyCause
Sharpen your blades.Blades are not sharp or nicked.
Replace your blades.Blades are worn down too far.
Always mow at full throttle.Engine speed is too slow.
Slow down.Ground speed is too fast.
Clean out the mower.Deck is plugged with grass.
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