Textron JACOBSEN GP400, Technical/Repair Manual

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8-16 4252490-Rev A
CUTTING UNITS
8
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Condition Probable Cause Remedy
Reel drive does not engage. Traction lever and/or mow/transport switch
not in the mow position. Move traction lever and/or mow/transport
switch to the mow position. (Refer to
“Safety and Operation Manual.”)
Reel motor faulty. Repair or replace reel motor. (See “Reel
Motor” on page 8-28.)
Reel drive does not reach full speed. Reel motor faulty. Repair or replace reel motor. (See “Reel
Motor” on page 8-28.)
Bedknife-to-reel contact too tight. Check bedknife-to-reel clearance
adjustment. (See “Bedknife-to-Reel
Clearance Adjustment” on page 8-17.)
Cutting unit roller does not rotate. Roller is out of round and restricted by
scraper and/or scraper is bent. Replace roller or scraper. (See “Front
Roller” on page 8-38 or “Rear Roller”
on page 8-38.)
Roller bearing faulty. Replace roller bearing. (See “Roller
Bearings” on page 8-39.)