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Troubleshooting Common Cutting
Problems
Problem: Streaking
RemedyCause
Sharpen your blades.Blades are not sharp.
Replace your blades.Blades are worn down too far.
Always mow at full throttle.Engine speed is too slow.
Slow down.Ground speed is too fast.
Clean out the mower.Deck is plugged with grass.
Overlap your cutting rowsNot overlapping cutting rows enough.
When turning your effective cutting
width decreases–overlap more when
turning.
Not overlapping enough when turning.
Problem: Scalping
RemedyCause
Roll or level the lawn.Lawn is uneven or bumpy.
Raise the cutting height.Mower deck cutting height is set too
low.
Slow down.Ground speed is too fast.
Correctly level the deck.Deck is not leveled correctly.
Check and inflate the tires.Tire pressure is low or uneven.
Problem: Stepped Cutting
RemedyCause
Level the deck correctly.Deck is not leveled correctly.
Check and inflate the tires.Tires are not properly inflated.
Replace the blades.Blades are damaged.
Repair or replace the deck.Deck shell is damaged.
Repair or replace the spindle.Mower spindle is bent or loose.
Reinstall the blades correctly.Blades are installed incorrectly.
Problem: Uneven Cutting
RemedyCause
Level the deck correctly.Deck is not leveled correctly.
Sharpen or replace the blades.Blades are dull or worn.
Replace the blades.Blades are damaged.
Clean out the deck.Deck is clogged with grass clippings.
Repair or replace the deck.Deck shell is damaged.
Repair or replace the spindle.Mower spindle is bent or loose.
Reinstall the blades correctly.Blades are installed incorrectly.
Check and inflate the tires.Tires are not properly inflated.
Problem: Stingers
RemedyCause
Sharpen your blades.Blades are not sharp or nicked.
Replace your blades.Blades are worn down too far.
Always mow at full throttle.Engine speed is too slow.
Slow down.Ground speed is too fast.
Clean out the mower.Deck is plugged with grass.
Specifications
Specifications
NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are
subject to change without notice.
ENGINE
Fits models 5900576
18.5 Gross HP† Kawasaki
KawasakiMake
FS600V-DS00-SModel
36.8 Cu. in (603 cc)Displacement
12 volt, 15 amp charging coil; Battery: 340 ccaElectrical System
1.8 US qt. (1.7 L) w/ filterOil Capacity
Fits models 5900877
20 Gross HP† Kawasaki
KawasakiMake
FX600V-BS06-RModel
36.8 Cu. in (603 cc)Displacement
12 volt, 15 amp charging coil; Battery: 340 ccaElectrical System
1.8 US qt. (1.7 L) w/ filterOil Capacity
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