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Table 3-1 General Troubleshooting
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Cutter engine stalls Cuttings not discharging Tilt cutter forward
continuously Increase cutter height
Towing cutter fast Decrease speed
Cutting height too low Increase cutting height
Cutter engine speed too slow Increase speed
Engine malfunctioning Refer to engine owner’s manual
Not cutting grass Loose or broken belt Tighten /Replace
Clutch malfunctioning Contact your Bush Hog dealer
Blade is dull Sharpen blade
Blade is upside down Reverse blade
Excessive belt wear Pulleys misaligned Align pulleys
Incorrect belt tension Adjust tension
Excessive debris on deck Keep clippings cleaned from top of deck
Rapid blade wear Blades contacting ground Increase cutter height
Uneven cut Cutter not level Level cutter
Dull blade Sharpen blade
Engine not at full rpm Increase rpm
Blade upside down Reverse blade
Belt slippage Tighten/Replace belt
Scalping Cutter set too low Increase cut height
Uneven terrain Install roller option
1. Wear protective equipment such as , but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands, lungs and
head when assembling the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment
moving parts.
2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks, or other mechanical devices.
3. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons working on the
assembly to trip.
4. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work area and have tools or other mechanical assisting
devices in easy reach.
5. Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and remove any sharp edges, grease, oil, or dirt which might
cause pieces to slip when handling.
6. Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s manual berfore proceeding further.
7. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material that is
in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the
blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.
8. Never put hands or any other part of body under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
9. Always wear goggles or safety glasses when hammering, grinding or drilliing metal parts.
10. If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be sure that there are no flammable materials close at hand and
the bystanders have taken necessary precautions.
SECTION IV
DEALER ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING
MACHINE ASSEMBLY.
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