Land Pride FM3188 - Manual (Page 27)

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Section 7: Troubleshooting
FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M
Table of Contents
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
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CAUTION
Do not try to clean rear discharge area when mower is running. Bodily harm may occur!
Belt slipping Unplug and clean mower deck.
Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves.
Replace belt
Patches of uncut grass Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm), check PTO speed, and tractor engine.
Shift transmission to a lower gear.
Tighten belts.
Replace missing knives or hammers.
Excessive vibration Replace knives or hammers
Replace drive belt.
Replace pulleys or align.
Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt area & sheaves.
Gearbox noisy Check lubricant level.
Knives scalping grass Raise cutting height by adjusting roller.
Change mowing pattern.
Reduce speed turns.
Uneven cut Shift to a lower gear.
Level mower.
Replace missing knives or hammers
Tractor loaded down by mower Mow at full throttle (540 PTO rpm).
Shift to a lower gear.
Clean mower.