Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The tracking needs adjustment
1. Adjust the tracking.
The machine pulls to the left or right (with
the motion-control levers fully forward).
2. The tire pressure in the drive tires is
not correct.
2. Adjust the tire pressure in the drive
tires.
1. The bypass valves are not closed tight.
1. Tighten the bypass valves.
2. The pump belt is worn, loose, or
broken.
2. Change the belt.
3. The pump belt is off a pulley.
3. Change the belt.
4. The idler spring is broken or missing.
4. Replace the spring.
The machine does not drive.
5. The hydraulic fluid level is low or too
hot.
5. Add hydraulic fluid to the reservoirs or
let it cool down.
1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. The blade mounting bolt is loose.
2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.
3. The engine mounting bolts are loose.
3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
4. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade
pulley is loose.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. The engine pulley is damaged.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. The blade spindle is bent.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
The machine vibrates abnormally.
7. The motor mount is loose or worn.
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The blade(s) is not sharp.
1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent.
2. Install a new cutting blade(s).
3. The mower is not level.
3. Level the mower from side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. The underside of the mower deck is
dirty.
4. Clean the underside of the mower
deck.
5. The tire pressure is incorrect.
5. Adjust the tire pressure.
6. The spacers are in the wrong location.
6. Position the spacers under hairpin
cotters.
The cutting height is uneven.
7. The tips of adjacent blades are at an
uneven cutting height.
7. Replace the blades or spindles and/or
check for damage to mower deck.
1. The PTO belt is worn, loose, or broken.
1. Check the belt tension or replace belt
2. The PTO shaft is not connected.
2. Connect the PTO shaft.
The blades do not rotate.
3. The PTO belt is off the pulley.
3. Check the belt for damage. Install the
belt and check adjusting shafts and
belt guides for correct position.
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