Makita PTM1000 Operator's Manual page 143

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
( models with
electromagnetic
clutch)
14. Uneven cut and
poor grass collection
15. Unusual vibrations
while working
16. With the engine
running, the machine
does not move when
the drive pedal is
pressed. ( for
hydrostatic drive
models)
If problems continue after having carried out these operations, Contact your Dealer.
WARNING!
!
necessary equipment and the technical knowledge.
The guarantee is automatically revoked and the manufacturer declines all
responsibility for any repairs which are badly done.
LIKELY CAUSE
– belt loosened
– problems in the electromagnetic clutch
– cutting deck not parallel to the ground
– blade cutting badly
– forward speed too high compared to
height of grass ( 5.4.5)
– collector channel is blocked
– cutting deck full of grass
– the blades are imbalanced
– blades loose
– fixing bolts loose
– disengage lever in positon «B»
( 4.33)
Do not take on complicated repair work if you don't have the
SOLUTION
– Contact your dealer
– Contact your dealer
– check the tyre pressures (
– re-align the cutting deck to the ground
( 6.3.1)
– Contact your dealer
– reduce forward speed and/or raise the
cutting deck
– wait for the grass to dry
– remove the grass-catcher and empty
the collector channel (
– clean the cutting deck(
– Contact your dealer
– Contact your dealer
– check and tighten all the fixing bolts
of the engine and frame
– put into position «A»
45
EN
5.3.2)
5.4.7)
5.4.10)