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Section 4 Troubleshooting
7/18/08
FD1548 & FD1560 3-Spindle Grooming Mower 310-155M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 4
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Discharge chute plugged
!
CAUTION
Do not try to clean discharge opening
when mower is running. Bodily harm
may occur.
Belt not installed correctly
Check installation of belt
Grass too wet
Wait until grass dries
Grass too tall
Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice
RPM of tractor too low
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm) Check PTO speed &
tractor engine
Ground speed too fast
Shift transmission to a lower gear
Belt slipping
Plugged grooming mower
Unplug and clean mower deck
Debris in sheaves
Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves
Worn belt
Replace belt
Patches of uncut grass
RPM of tractor too low
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm). Check PTO
speed & tractor engine
Ground speed too fast
Shift transmission to a lower gear
Blade damaged or dull
Sharpen & balance or replace blade
Excessive vibration
Power Take Off shaft or distri-
bution shafts bend
Replace Power Take Off or distribution shafts
Blade broken or bent
Replace blade
Sheaves damaged or out of
alignment
Replace sheaves or align
Drive belt damaged
Replace drive belt
Inadequate clearance between
belt guard shields & belt
Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area &
sheaves
Mower in raised position &
mower running
Readjust 3-point hitch to raise mower to maximum of 14
inches
Gearbox noisy
Low lubricant level
Check lubricant level
Blades scalping grass
Cutting too low
Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels
Ridges in terrain
Change mowing pattern
Fast turning speed
Reduce speed on turns
Uneven cut
Ground speed too fast
Shift to a lower gear
Mower not level
Level mower
Dull blades
Sharpen blades & balance or replace
Tractor loaded down by mower
RPM of engine too low
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm)
Ground speed too fast
Shift to a lower gear
Debris wrapped around
mower spindles or blades
Clean mower