MASSEY FERGUSON 2800 Series - Mower Troubleshooting

Trouliieshooting & Repair
6. Belt is broken. See Drive Belt Replacement.
7. Brake is not fully released. See Brake Adjustment.
Brake will not hold.
1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted. See Brake Adjustment.
2. Brake lining worn. Replace.
Engine backfires when shut off.
1. Engine backfire may occur when shut off hot. To
reduce backfiring, move throttle lever midway
between fast and slow for a couple seconds before
shut off.
2. Carburetor solenoid not functioning. See your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Mower will not raise.
1. Lift mechanism not attached or broken. Attach or
replace as necessary.
2. Hydraulic lift system faulty. See your dealer.
Mower cut is uneven.
1. Mower not leveled properly. See Mower Adjustment.
2. Tractor tires not inflated equally or properly. See
Normal Care.
3. Missing pin on mower hitch. Install pin.
Mower cut is rough looking.
1. Engine speed too slow. Set for full throttle speed.
2. Ground speed too fast. Set ground speed control
lever at a slower ground speed.
3. Blades dull and require sharpening. See Servicing the
Mower Blades.
4. Mower arbor belt slipping. Belt oily or worn. Clean or
replace belt as necessary.
5. Mower idler pulley pivot sticking. Check/lubricate as
necessary. See Normal Care.
5. Check PTC Adjustment. Clutch may need to be
adjusted.
6. Blades not properly fastened to arbors or bent. See
Servicing the Mower Blades.
Engine stalls easily with mower engaged.
1. Engine speed too slow. Set for 3/4 to full throttle.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Engine cold. Allow warm-up period.
4. Cutting height set too low when mowing tall grass.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first
pass.
5. D ischarge chute jamming with cut grass. Cut grass
with discharge pointing toward previously cut area.
Excessive mower vibration.
1. Blade mounting screws are loose. Tighten to 50-70
ft.lbs. (74 Nm.).
2. Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent. Check and
replace as necessary.
3. Mower blades are out of balance. Remove, sharpen
and balance blades. See Servicing the Mower
Blades.
Excessive belt breakage.
1. incorrect belt. Use belt designed for your mower.
2. Bent, loose or rough pulleys. Repair or replace.
3. Damaged mower pulley. See your dealer.
Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive.
1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean.
2. Belt stretched. Replace belt.
3. Mower idler pulley pivot sticking. Check/lubricate as
necessary.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
not mean the battery needs to be replaced. It may, as an
example, mean that the alternator is not charging the
battery properly. If there is any doubt about the cause of
the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery &
Cables in the Normal Care Section.
CHARGING A COMPLETELY
DISCHARGED BATTERY
WARNING
Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow
the battery to warm to 60® F (15.5® C) before plac¬
ing on charge.
1. Be aware of all the safety precautions you should
observe during the charging operation. If you are
unfamiliar with the use of a battery charger and
hydrometer, have the battery serviced by your dealer.
2. Add water sufficient to cover the plate (fill to the prop¬
er level near the end of the charge). If the battery is
extremely cold, allow It to warm before adding water
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