Cub Cadet Z Force S 54 Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual - Page 30

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Excessive vibration Uneven cut Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped w/Mulching Kit) 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Dull blade. 3. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Wet grass. 3. Excessively high grass. 4. Dull blade. 8 Remedy 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Replace blade. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Check tire pressure in all four tires. 1. Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. 30

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Troubleshooting
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Excessive vibration
1.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Damaged or bent cutting blade.
1.
Tighten blade and spindle.
2. Replace blade.
Uneven cut
1.
Deck not leveled properly.
2. Dull blade.
3.
Uneven tire pressure.
1.
Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
3.
Check tire pressure in all four tires.
Mower will not mulch grass
(If Equipped w/Mulching Kit)
1.
Engine speed too low.
2. Wet grass.
3.
Excessively high grass.
4. Dull blade.
1.
Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.
2.
Do not mulch when grass is wet.
3.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath.
4. Sharpen or replace blade.