Troubleshooting
Problem
There is abnormal vibration.
There is reduced bagging performance.
The blower and tubes plug too frequently.
There is debris blowout.
The blower impeller does not spin freely.
Possible Cause
1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
2. The blade mounting bolt is loose.
3. The blower pulley or pulley assembly
is loose.
4. The blower belt is worn.
5. The blower fan blade(s) is/are bent or
unbalanced.
1. The engine speed is low.
2. The bagger-hood screen is plugged.
3. The blower belt is loose.
4. The blower or tube is plugged.
5. The bags are full.
1. The engine speed is low.
2. The grass is too wet.
3. The grass is too long.
4. The screen in the hood is plugged.
5. The ground speed is too fast.
6. The bagger belt is worn.
1. The bags are full.
2. The ground speed is too fast.
3. The mower deck is not leveled.
1. The blower is plugged.
2. The impeller is not aligned.
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Corrective Action
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.
3. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
4. Replace the belt.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Always operate the bagger at full
throttle.
2. Remove the debris, leaves or grass
clippings from the screen.
3. Replace the bagger belt.
4. Locate and remove the plugged debris.
5. Empty the bags.
1. Always operate the bagger at full
throttle.
2. Cut the grass when it is dry.
3. Do not cut more than 51 to 76 mm (2
to 3 inches) or 1/3 of the grass height,
which ever is less.
4. Remove the debris, leaves, or grass
clippings from the screen.
5. Drive slower at full throttle.
6. Replace the belt.
1. Dump the bags more frequently.
2. Drive slower at full throttle.
3. See the mower Operator's Manual for
leveling the mower deck.
1. Remove the debris, leaves, or grass
clippings from the blower impeller.
2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.