Clogging- blades dull. check blades for sharpness, Grass too wet. wait for grass to dry, Grass too long. mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower – Alamo HYDRO 88 User Manual
Page 115: Travel speed too fast. use a lower tractor gear, Pto rpm too low. mow at engine rpm to match 540, Pto rpm, Rough, uneven ground. use a slower speed, Lower rollers, Turning tractor too fast. slow down when turning, Mower deck not level. level the mowing deck
OPERATION
HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09
Operation Section 4-35
©2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
T
ION
Knives Wear Too Fast
Cutting in sandy conditions.
Increase cutting height.
Cutting in rocky conditions.
Increase cutting height.
Soft “will fit” knives.
Use genuine Alamo Industrial knives.
Discharging Bunches or
Belt installed improperly.
Check belt for correct set-up.
Clogging-
Blades dull.
Check blades for sharpness.
Grass too wet.
Wait for grass to dry.
Grass too long.
Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
Travel speed too fast.
Use a lower tractor gear.
PTO RPM too low.
Mow at engine RPM to match 540
PTO RPM.
Blades Scalping High Places
Mowing too low.
Raise height of cut.
Rough, uneven ground.
Use a slower speed.
Lower rollers.
Turning Tractor too fast.
Slow down when turning.
Uneven Cut
Travel speed too fast.
Use a slower speed.
Mower deck not level.
Level the mowing deck.
Blades dull or unbalanced.
Sharpen or balance blades.
Deck underside plugged.
Clean underside of deck.
Grass too high.
Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
Grass Clippings Windrow
Grass too wet.
Wait for grass to dry.
or clump
Grass too high.
Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
Housing plugged.
Clean underside of deck.
Grass Not being Cut Evenly
Belt worn or slipping.
Replace or adjust belt.
Spring broke & belt off idler.
Replace spring or adjust belt.
Housing plugged.
Clean underside of housing.
Debris around pulleys.
Remove deck belt shield and clean
out debris.
Grass too high.
Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.