John Deere FM2017 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
6 - TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Be sure tractor engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is
removed before making any adjustments.
Increase ground speed.
Increase tractor rpm, check engine
and PTO speeds.
Ground speed too slow.
Tractor rpm too low.
Cut grass
windrows.
Allow grass to dry.
Maintain engine speed and shift to
lower gear.
Sharpen blades.
Change blades.
Move side mowers in.
Use high lift blades.
Too wet to mow.
Blades cannot cut grass
pressed down by wheels.
Dull blades.
Blades worn down, preventing
overlap.
Mowers not overlapping.
Not enough lift.
Streaking
conditions in
swath.
Check belt size.
See Replacing Belts section.
Wrong belt size.
Belts installed incorrectly.
Belts are tight
when installing.
Allow grass to dry.
Raise mower, shift to lower gear,
make two passes over grass. Mow
grass high 1
st
pass, 2
nd
pass cut to
desired height.
Increase tractor rpm, check engine
and PTO speeds.
Increase ground speed.
Wet grass.
Grass too high.
Tractor rpm too slow.
Ground speed to slow.
Grass build up
at exit.
Tighten belt.Belt slipping.Belt squeal.
Remove object.
Replace belt.
Object wrapped around blade.
Belt damaged.
Mower
vibrates.
Tighten belt.
Remove object.
Clean sheaves.
Lack of tension.
Object clogging mower.
Debris in sheaves.
Belt slippage.
Blade should turn CCW when you
face deck bottom.
Rotate splitter gearbox to proper
position.
Direction of blades is wrong.
Splitter gearbox mounted in
wrong position.
Blades turning
but not cutting.
Check washer location at all three
spindles.
Shift to lower gear.
Sharpen blades.
Adjust wheel position.
Cup washer not between blade
and bolt.
Ground speed too fast.
Blades need sharpening.
Caster wheels uneven.
Uneven
cutting.
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