22Section 7: TroubleshootingFD2560, FD2572, AT2560 & AT2572 Grooming Mower, 3-spindle 310-148M 10/11/06Land PrideTable of ContentsTroubleshooting ChartProblem Cause SolutionDischarge chute plugged! CAUTIONDo not try to clean discharge openingwhen mower is running. Bodily harmmay occur.Belt not installed correctly Check installation of beltGrass too wet Wait until grass driesGrass too tall Raise cutting height of mower and cutgrass twiceRPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm) CheckPTO speed & tractor engineGround speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gearBelt slipping Plugged grooming mower Unplug and clean mower deckDebris in sheaves Remove belt guard shields and cleansheavesWorn belt Replace beltPatches of uncut grass RPM of tractor too low Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm). CheckPTOspeed & tractor engineGround speed too fast Shift transmission to a lower gearBlade damaged or dull Sharpen & balance or replace bladeExcessive vibration Power Take Off shaft or distribution shaftsbendReplace Power Take Off or distributionshaftsBlade broken or bent Replace bladeSheaves damaged or out of alignment Replace sheaves or alignDrive belt damaged Replace drive beltInadequate clearance between belt guardshields & beltRemove belt guard shields & clean debrisfrom belt area & sheavesMower in raised position & mower running Readjust 3-point hitch to raise mower tomaximum of 14 inchesGearbox noisy Low lubricant level Check lubricant levelBlades scalping grass Cutting too low Raise cutting height by adjusting wheelsRidges in terrain Change mowing patternFast turning speed Reduce speed on turnsBlades scalping grass Cutting too low Raise cutting height by adjusting wheelsRidges in terrain Change mowing patternFast turning speed Reduce speed on turnsUneven cut Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gearMower not level Level mowerDull blades Sharpen blades & balance or replaceTractor loaded down by mower RPM of engine too low Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm)Ground speed too fast Shift to a lower gearDebris wrapped around mower spindles orbladesClean mowerSection 7: Troubleshooting