DR Power 42 Lawn Mower Deck - Manual (Page 14)

14 DR ® 42" LAWN MOWER DECK
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you
continue to experience problems, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support.
Troubleshooting Table
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
The Deck lacks power. ⇒ Check the Belt for wear.
⇒ Check the Blades Drive Pulleys for looseness. If you find a loose Pulley, remove the Pulley and
inspect the Pulley Hub and Blade Spindle, and replace if worn, or damaged. The design of the
Pulleys is to shear with severe loads or impact.
Excessive vibrations. ⇒ Check the Blades for nicks and wear. Replace or sharpen and balance the Blades if they
become dull, or have them professionally sharpened if needed. Never try to straighten a bent
Blade. Be sure to replace the Blades in the proper orientation. See page 11
⇒ The Blades may not be seated properly on the Hubs. Loosen the Blade Bolts, reset the
Blades, and tighten the Bolts. See page 11.
⇒ The Blade Spindle Bearings may be bad. Call 1 (800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
⇒ Check and retighten all of the fasteners as required.
The Belt frays or rolls
over the Pulleys. ⇒ A Pulley groove may have a nick in it. File off any nicks on the Pulleys.
⇒ Check the Belt for wear and hard spots.
⇒ The Belt may be stretched; replace it.
⇒ Check Flat Idler and Tensioning Pulley for alignment and wear; replace as needed.
The cut material is not
properly discharging out
of the right side of the
Deck. ⇒ The Discharge may be blocked. Disengage the Blades, turn off the engine, set the parking
brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s), and then check for debris.
The Blades do not cut or
are loose. ⇒ The Blades may not be seated properly on the Hubs. Loosen the Blade Bolts, reset the
Blades, and tighten the Bolts. See page 11.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine of the Field and Brush Mower, wait five (5) minutes
to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.