Land Pride FDR2584 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Section 7: Troubleshooting
FDR2572 & FDR2584 Grooming Mowers 310-262M
10/15/07
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Rear discharge area plugged
Check installation of belt.
Wait until grass dries.
Raise cutting height of mower and cut grass twice.
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
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CAUTION
Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur!
Belt slipping
Unplug and clean mower deck.
Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves.
Tighten spring take-up eyebolt.
Replace belt.
Patches of uncut grass
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed and tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
Tighten spring take-up eyebolt.
Sharpen and balance or replace blade.
Excessive vibration
Replace blades.
Replace drive belt.
Replace pulleys or align.
Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area & sheaves.
Gearbox noisy
Check lubricant level.
Blades scalping grass
Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels.
Change mowing pattern.
Reduce speed turns.
Uneven cut
Shift to a lower gear.
Level mower.
Sharpen blades & balance or replace.
Tractor loaded down by mower
Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm).
Shift to a lower gear.
Clean mower.