Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM
Mower will not raise.
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower cut is rough
looking.
Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged.
Excessive mower
vibration.
Engine runs and tractor
drives, but mower will
not drive.
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LOOK FOR
Lift linkage not properly
attached or damaged.
Mower not leveled properly. See authorized dealer.
Tractor tires not properly
inflated.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Mower has other problem.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed to fast.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
Cutting height set too low.
Discharge chute jamming.
Engine not up to operating
temperature.
Starting mower in tall
grass.
Mower has other problem.
PTO not engaged.
Mower has other problem.
See authorized dealer.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See authorized dealer.
Set to full throttle.
Slow down.
See Servicing the Air Filter Assembly section.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass.
Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously cut area.
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
See authorized dealer.
Engage the PTO.
See authorized dealer.
REMEDY