Troubleshooting the mower deck
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Excessive mower deck vibration.
1. Blade mounting capscrews are loose.
1. Tighten to 61-75 N.m (45-55 ft. lbs.).
2. Mower blades, arbors or pulleys are bent.
2. Check and replace as necessary.
3. Mower blades out of balance.
3. Remove, sharpen and balance blades. See “Regular maintenance” section.
4. Mower blades not timed.
4. See “Check mower blade timing”.
5. PTO clutch out of adjustment.
5. See “PTO clutch adjustment”.
Excessive belt wear or breakage.
1. Bent or rough pulleys.
1. Repair or replace.
2. Using incorrect belt.
2. Replace with correct belt.
3. PTO clutch out of adjustment.
3. See “PTO clutch adjustment”.
Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive.
1. Idler pulley or arbor bearing seized.
1. Repair or replace as needed.
2. Mower drive belt broken.
2. Replace belt.
3. PTO clutch out of adjustment.
3. See “PTO clutch adjustment”.
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