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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
If you still have a problem after you have checked all
possible causes, see your John Deere dealer.
If you have a problem with your thatcher that is not listed in
the chart, see your John Deere dealer.
If Check
Grass not being picked up completely. • Mow grass only when dry.
• Reduce mower ground speed.
• Empty bags.
• Clean screen in hopper top.
• Unplug chute.
• Check cutting edge of mower blades.
• Increase engine speed to full throttle.
• Check for worn or slipping belt.
Collection chute plugged. • Mow grass only when dry.
• Empty bags.
• Clean screen in hopper top.
• Reduce mower ground speed.
• Stop mower when bags are full, monitor bags/hopper more
frequently.
Grass blows out between hopper tops and bags. • Adjust bagger level for better sealing.
• Adjust hood hold-down for better sealing.
Hopper top is too tight or too loose. • Adjust hopper top hinge.