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Problem
Corrective Action
Possible Causes
PTO drive belt comes off of
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1. The belt tension is incorrect.
1. Adjust the belt tension.
pulleys,slips or fails.
2. The mower level is incorrect.
2. Adjust the mower level.
3. The blade slope in transport is
incorrect.
3. Adjust the blade slope in
transport.
4. The mower belt guide is loose
or incorrectly adjusted.
4. Adjust and tighten the belt
guide.
5. The belt is worn or damaged.
5. Install a new belt.
6. The Pulley is damaged.
6. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
7. The engine is not at full throttle.
7. Always operate
engine-powered attachments at
full throttle.
8. The PTO is being engaged
when the mower is in tall uncut
grass or weeds.
8. Engage the PTO only in shorter
or previously cut grass.
9. The mower is overloaded
because mulching or bagging
requires more power.
9. Reduce the ground speed
when mulching or bagging.
10.The mower is overloaded
because too much grass is
being cut at a time.
10.Cut tall grass and weeds with
the mower in its highest
position, making a second pass
cutting at height desired.
11. The mower is overloaded
because deck is clogged with
grass clippings.
11. Clean the mower.
12.The mower is overloaded
because tractor is mowing too
fast for conditions.
12.Reduce ground speed.