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Section 7: Troubleshooting

8/08/12

FD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M

Land Pride

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Cause Solution

Discharge chute plugged

CAUTION

Do not try to clean discharge opening

when mower is running. Bodily harm

may occur.

Belt not installed correctly Check installation of belt

Grass too wet Wait until grass dries

Grass too tall Raise cutting height of mower and cut

grass twice

RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm) Check

PTO speed & tractor engine

Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear

Belt slipping Plugged grooming mower Unplug and clean mower deck

Debris in sheaves Remove belt guard shields and clean

sheaves

Worn belt Replace belt

Patches of uncut grass RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm). Check

PTO

speed & tractor engine

Ground speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gear

Blade damaged or dull Sharpen & balance or replace blade

Excessive vibration Power Take Off shaft or distribution shafts

bend

Replace Power Take Off or distribution

shafts

Blade broken or bent Replace blade

Sheaves damaged or out of alignment Replace sheaves or align

Drive belt damaged Replace drive belt

Inadequate clearance between belt guard

shields & belt

Remove belt guard shields & clean debris

from belt area & sheaves

Mower in raised position & mower running Readjust 3-point hitch to raise mower to

maximum of 14 inches

Gearbox noisy Low lubricant level Check lubricant level

Blades scalping grass Cutting too low Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels

Ridges in terrain Change mowing pattern

Fast turning speed Reduce speed on turns

Blades scalping grass Cutting too low Raise cutting height by adjusting wheels

Ridges in terrain Change mowing pattern

Fast turning speed Reduce speed on turns

Uneven cut Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear

Mower not level Level mower

Dull blades Sharpen blades & balance or replace

Tractor loaded down by mower RPM of engine too low Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm)

Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gear

Debris wrapped around mower spindles or

blades

Clean mower

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