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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blower does not rotate.
1.
PTO drive disengaged.
2
PTO d i
b lt i b k
1.
Remove pin and engage
PTO.
2.
PTO drive belt is broken.
PTO.
2.
Install new PTO drive belt.
3.
Blower drive belt is off pulley.
3.
Install blower drive belt and
check the idler pulley, idler
arm and spring for correct
position and function.
4.
Blower drive belt is broken.
4.
Install new blower drive belt.
Abnormal vibration.
1.
Blower is plugged with
clippings.
1.
Stop and clean out blower
and chute.
2.
Loose gearbox pulley, idler
pulley, or blade pulley.
2.
Tighten the appropriate
pulley.
3.
Gearbox pulley is damaged.
3.
Replace gearbox pulley.
Clippings not being collected.
1.
Chute plugged.
1.
Stop and clean out chute.
pp g
g
2.
Blower plugged.
2.
Stop and clean out blower.
3.
Hopper screens covered.
3.
Stop and clean off screens.
4.
Underside of mower is dirty.
4.
Clean the underside of the
mower.
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