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Important
The grass deflector must be spring-loaded
in the down position. Lift the deflector up to test that it
snaps to the full down position.
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Figure 36
1.
Bolt
2.
Deflector Mount
3.
Spring
4.
Cone Locknut
5.
Pivot Bracket
6.
Carriage Bolt
7.
Locknut
Storage
1. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower.
2. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the
underside of the mower, then wash the mower with a
garden hose.
3. Check the condition of the blades. Refer to Servicing
the Cutting Blades on page 12.
4. Check the condition of the drive and deck belts.
5. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
6. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Abnormal vibration.
1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. Blade mounting bolt is loose.
2. Tighten blade mounting bolt.
3. Engine mounting bolts are
loose.
3. Tighten engine mounting bolts.
4. Loose engine pulley, idler
pulley, or blade pulley.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. Engine pulley is damaged.
5. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
6. Blade spindle bent.
6. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Uneven cutting height.
1. Blade(s) not sharp.
1. Sharpen blade(s).
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2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent.
2. Install new cutting blade(s).
3. Mower is not level.
3. Level mower from side-to-side
and front-to-rear.
4. Underside of mower is dirty.
4. Clean the underside of the
mower.
5. Tire pressure is incorrect.
5. Adjust tire pressure.
6. Blade spindle bent.
6. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
