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For repairs beyond
i the minoradjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Problem
Steering
Tightspot in steering
or steeringjams
Excessive play When
Excessive
Vibration
Mowerwill not
mulchgrass(If
Equipped)
Uneven cut
Cause
i: Lack of Lubr cation.
2. Debrisin steeringgears.
1, Debrisin steeringgears,
1: Side playbetweenaxle pivot bar and
pivotbar bracket!frame,
2. Wearin drag linkball joints,steering
arm, or othersteeringcomponents.
1, Cuttingblade looseor unbalanced,
2, Damaged or bentcutting blade,
1. Enginespeedtoo low.
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
4. Du blade.
1. Decknotbalancedproperly.
2, Dullblade,
3, Uneventire pressure.
Remedy
i! Apply greasethroughsix !ubefit,
t ngs on ax!epivot bar andsteering
arms.
2. Removesteeringgear coversand
cleangears.
1, Removesteeringgear coversand
cleangears,
!
Shimshoulderbo!t and retightento
reduceside
2. Contactyo
steeringinspection.
1, Tightenbladeand spindle, Balance
blade,
2, Replaceblade,
1. Placethrottle controlin FAST
(rabbit)position.
2. Do notmow whengrass is wet:
wait untillaterto cut.
3. Mowonce at a highcutting height.
then mow againat desiredheight
or makea narrowercuttingpath.
4. Sharpenor replaceblade.
1. Perforr_side-to-sidedeck adjust-
ment.
2, Sharpenor replaceblade.
3, Checktire pressurein all fourtires,
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