Cub Cadet FM48, Operator'S Manual

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6 - TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is
removed before making any adjustments.
Increase ground speed.
Increase tractor rpm, check
engine and PTO speeds. Ground speed too low.
Tractor rpm too slow. Cut grass windrows.
Allow grass to dry.
Maintain engine speed and shift
to lower gear.
Sharpen blade. See Sharpening
Blades section.
Change blades. Too wet to mow.
Blades cannot cut grass
pressed down by wheels.
Dull blades.
Blades worn down, preventing
overlap.
Streaking conditions
in swath.
Check belt size.
See Replacing Belts section. Wrong belt size.
Installed belts incorrectly. Belts are tight when
installing.
Allow grass to dry.
Raise mower, shift to lower gear,
make two passes over grass.
Mow grass high 1st pass, 2nd
pass cut to desired height.
Increase tractor rpm, check
engine and PTO speeds. Wet grass.
Grass too high.
Tractor rpm too slow.
Grass build up at
exit.
Tighten belt. Belt slipping. Belt squeal.
Remove object.
Replace belt. Object wrapped around blade.
Belt damaged. Mower vibrates.
Tighten belt.
Remove object.
Clean pulleys. Lack of tension.
Object clogging mower.
Debris in pulleys. Belt slippage.
Blade should turn counter
clockwise
rotation when you face
deck bottom. See Installing
Blade section.
Direction of blades is wrong. Blades turning but
not cutting.
Check washer location at all 3
spindles.
Shift to lower gear.
Sharpen blades.
Adjust wheel position. Cup washer not between blade
and bolt.
Ground speed too fast.
Blades need sharpening.
Caster wheels uneven Uneven cutting.
SOLUTION POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM
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