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MOWING DECK PROBLEMS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY
THE MOWING DECK
MOWS UNEVENLY
Grass and dirt accumulated inside the
mowing deck
►
Remove the dirt from the underside of the mowing
deck.
Blunt or deformed blades
►
Check the condition of the blades and sharpen or
replace as necessary (
6.3.6 )
Damaged or worn out blade shaft
►
Check the condition of the shaft.
The belt is insufficiently tensioned
►
Check the tension of the belt and tension it if
necessary (
6.3.8 ).
AN UNMOWED STRIP
REMAINS BETWEEN
THE BLADE ROTORS
Blunt or deformed blades
►
Check the condition of the blades and sharpen or
replace as necessary (
6.3.6 )
Damaged bearing housing
►
Check the condition of the bearings and based on
findings perform a repair or replacement. When
mowing thick grass or grass that is too wet, an
unmowed strip may remain. The travel speed should
be adjusted to respect the mowing conditions by
shifting into a suitable gear. The engine should not
run with the throttle valve fully open.
THE MOWING DECK IS
RIPPING OUT TURF
Bent blades
►
Check the condition of the blades and replace as
necessary (
6.3.6 )
Damaged bearing housing
►
Check the condition of the bearings and based on
findings perform a repair or replacement.
The drive belt is insufficiently tensioned
►
Check the tension of the drive belt ( 6.3.8 ) and
tension it if necessary.
Inappropriate mowing height
►
Check the mowing height and adjust if necessary.
Turf is ripped out more frequently on uneven terrain.
THE MOWING DECK
DOES NOT EJECT
GRASS
Grass has accumulated in the mowing
deck or the side discharge cover
►
Remove grass from the underside of the mowing
deck or the inside of the side discharge cover. In wet
conditions, the ejection chute and the lower side of
the outlet from the mowing deck may clog up with
grass. Do not mow wet grass.
The drive belt is insufficiently tensioned
►
Check the tension of the drive belt ( 6.3.8 ) and
tension it if necessary.
Inappropriate travel speed
►
The travel speed should be adjusted to respect the
mowing conditions by shifting into a suitable gear.
The engine should not run with the throttle valve fully
open. When mowing high grass, first mow once at
a high mowing height, then once more at the normal
height. Follow the information in chapter
5.5.3
.
Incorrectly installed blade
►
Check, particularly after replacing blades, that the
blade is installed correctly.