Land Pride PATRIOT FDR1648, Operator'S Manual

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Section 8: Troubleshooting
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Section 8: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Solution
Rear discharge area plugged Check installation of belt.
Wait until grass dries.
Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice.
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
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DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death:
Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur!
Belt slipping Unplug and clean mower deck.
Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves.
Tighten spring take-up eyebolt.
Replace belt.
Patches of uncut grass Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed, and tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
Tighten spring take-up eyebolt.
Sharpen and balance or replace blade.
Excessive vibration Replace blades.
Replace drive belt.
Replace pulleys or align.
Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area & sheaves.
Gearbox noisy Check lubricant level.
Blades scalping grass Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels.
Change mowing pattern.
Reduce speed turns.
Uneven cut Shift to a lower gear.
Level mower.
Sharpen blades & balance or replace.
Tractor loaded down by mower Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm).
Shift to a lower gear.
Clean mower.