Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. Drive belt is worn, loose
or broken.
1. Check the belt tension.
2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and
check adjusting shafts
and belt guides for
correct position.
3. Deck belt is worn, loose
or broken.
3. Install new deck belt.
4. Deck belt is off pulley. 4. Inspect the belt and
replace if damaged.
Check the pulleys and
idler pulleys.
Blades do not rotate.
5. Broken or missing idler
spring.
5. Replace the spring.
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