Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. Cutting blade(s) is/are
bent.
2. Install new cutting
blade(s).
3. Mower is not level. 3. Level mower from
side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. Underside of mower is
dirty.
4. Clean the underside of
the mower.
5. Tire pressure is not
correct.
5. Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven cutting height.
6. Blade spindle bent. 6. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
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. Install deck pulley and
check the idler pulley,
idler arm and spring
for correct position and
function.
Blades do not rotate.
5. Broken or missing idler
spring.
5. Replace the spring.
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