DANGER: Before servicing unit, engine must be off!
PROBLEM ANSWER/COMMENT
Belt coming off
1.
RPM may be too high. Set to 3000 RPM. See Technical Bulletin
“Throttle Cable Adjustment.”
2.
Replace the Belt Idler Pulley Arm (540003111) if it is bent.
Belt glazed or slipping
1.
Limit maximum depth of cut to 2 ½”.
2.
If the Blade Lift Springs are worn they will allow the blade to cut too
deeply, which causes the belt to slip. Replace if necessary.
3.
Be sure the maximum RPM is set at 3000. See page 13 “Throttle
Cable Adjustment.”
4.
Be sure the correct Husgvarna belt is being used. If not, replace with
a Husgvarna belt (540003106).
5.
Check to see if the Tension Cable (540003113) is out of pulley.
Install cable in pulley and squeeze bracket sides to minimize the gap
to pulley.
6.
If the GearBox Pulley (540003130) or the Engine Pulley
(540003108) is wet oily, or damaged, clean or replace.
7.
Belt tension can be increased by tightening the Cable Tension nut
(540003113).
Blade doesn’t move or stops
cutting
1.
If the operator tries to cut deeper than 2 ½’. 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
Husgvarna belt (540003106).
4.
Tension can be increase by tightening the Cable Tension Nut
(540003113).
Blade not cutting full depth or
inconsistent depth
1.
Replace the depth control bushing (540003117) when worn.
2.
Be sure the depth control rod (540003100) is installed properly (see
page 30).
3.
If blade is dull or improperly sharpened, sharpen it from top only (see
page 12) or replace.
4.
Check to see if the cutting surface is uneven.
5.
Replace the Blade Lift Springs (540000115) when worn or broken.
6.
Check handle assembly to make sure it is tight and not bent or
damaged.
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