Operator's Manual

20
Inspecting the Mower Blades
and Baffles
1. Inspect the mower blades and baffles regularly and
whenever a blade strikes a foreign object.
2. If blades or baffles are badly worn or damaged, install
new blades or baffles. Refer to your mower operator’s
manual for complete blade maintenance.
Storage
1. Clean the bagger attachment. Refer to Cleaning the
Bagger Attachment on page 19.
2. Inspect the bagger attachment for damage. Refer to
Inspecting the Bagger Attachment on page 19.
3. Make sure the bagger is empty and thoroughly dry.
4. Check the belt for wear or cracks.
5. Store the machine in a clean, dry place, out of direct
sunlight. If you must store the machine outside, cover it
with a weatherproof cover. This protects the plastic
parts and extends the life of the machine.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Abnormal vibration.
1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten blade mounting bolt.
3. Loose bagger pulley or pulley
assembly.
3. Tighten the appropriate
pulley.
4. Bagger belt is worn or
damaged.
4. Replace the bagger belt.
5. Bagger impeller is out of
balance.
5. Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
6. Blade interferes with mower
baffles.
6. Do not use machine. Replace
bent blades and/or baffles.
Reduced bagging performance.
1. Low engine speed. 1. Always operate the bagger at
full throttle.
2. Plugged fan screen. 2. Remove debris, leaves or grass
clippings from the fan screen.
3. Loose bagger belt. 3. Tighten the bagger belt.
4. Broken seal between hopper
and rear door.
4. Ensure the rear door is latched.
5. A plugged boot. 5. Locate and remove plugged
debris.
6. Improper seal around the upper
tube going into the hopper.
6. Ensure that there is a good
seal at hopper.
7. Full hopper. 7. Empty hopper.