Troubleshooting
3A6354A
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Troubleshooting
To avoid injury from unexpected start up, disconnect
spark plug wire and black battery cable before you
service your unit.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Cutters wearing unevenly/prema-
turely
Cutter head is too low
Raise the cutter head
Material build up
Clean the cutters
Bearings may be worn
Replace bearings
Wrong cutters for application
Contact Tech Services
Cutters Shaft Breakage
unevenly/prematurely
Cutter head is too low
Raise the cutter head
Over 40 hours service life
Replace shafts
Excess Vibration
Bearings may be worn
Replace bearings
Drive shaft worn
Replace drive shaft
Improper cutter set-up
Contact Tech Services
Spindle contacting the ground
Raise the cutter head
Wheels worn out
Replace the wheels
Machine jumps erratically
RPM is too low
Turn engine throttle to highest setting
Surface is severely uneven
Move to smoother surface
Drive belt wearing prematurely
Pulley is misaligned
Re-align pulley, see
Wrong belt
Order new belt
Cutter Head Engage Lever will not
raise/lower (non-DCS models
only)
Cutter Head Adjustment Dial is set too high
or low
Raise or lower the Cutter Head Adjustment
Dial
Cutter Head Adjustment Dial will
not turn (non-DCS models only)
Threads are not greased
Clean and grease threads
Linkage may be bent
Replace linkage
Cutter Head Adjustment Dial may be out of
position
Raise or lower cutter head adjustment dial