TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
1. Mower doesn't
A. Check to make sure safety key has
run when
been installed and is fully seated
Operating Bail is
and that Safety lock-out button is
activated.
completely pushed.
B. Release Operating Bail to turn
mower off. Remove safety key and
batteries, turn mower over and check
that blade is free to turn. If not free,
return to an authorized servicer.
Blade should turn freely.
C. Has battery been fully charged?
Plug in charger and wait for green
light to come on.
2. Motor stops
A. Release Operating Bail to turn
while mowing.
mower off. Remove safety key and
batteries,turn mower over and check
that blade is free to turn. If not free,
return to an authorized servicer.
Blade should turn freely.
B. Raise cutting height of wheels to
highest position and start mower.
C. Has battery been fully charged?
Plug in charger and wait for green
light to come on.
D. Avoid overloading the mower. Slow
down the cutting pace by pushing
mower slower or raise the cut height.
Or both.
3. Mower runs
A. Has battery been fully charged? Plug
but cutting
in charger and wait for green light to
performance is
come on."
unsatisfactory,
B. Release Operating Bail to turn mower
or does not cut
off. Remove safety key and batteries.
entire lawn.
Turn mower over and check: Blade for
sharpness - Keep blade sharp. Deck and
discharge chute for clogging.
C. Wheel height adjustment may be set
too low for grass condition. Raise cutting
height.
4. Mower is too
A. Raise cutting height to reduce
hard to push.
deck drag on grass. Check each
wheel for free rotation.
Cordless Lawn Mower
5. Mower is
A. Release Operating Bail to turn
abnormally
mower off. Remove safety key
noisy and
and batteries. Turn mower on
vibrates.
side and check blade to ensure it
has not been bent or damaged. If
blade is damaged, replace with a
replacement blade. If the underside
of the deck is damaged return mower
to an Authorized service center.
B. If there is no visible damage to the
blade and the mower still vibrates:
Release Operating Bail to turn mower
off, Remove safety key and batteries,
and remove blade. Rotate blade 180
degrees and retighten. If mower
still vibrates, return the mower to an
authorized service center.
6. Battery
A. Check plug connection.
charger LED's
B. Replace charger.
not on.
7. Battery
A. Battery needs to be diagnosed.
charger LED
Take to authorized service center.
does not flip to
green.
8. Mower not
A. Remove mulch plate when
picking up
bagging.
clippings with
B. Chute clogged. Release Operating
the Grass
Bail to turn mower off. Remove safety
Collection Bag.
key and batteries. Clear chute of
grass clippings.
C. Too much cut grass. Raise cutting
height of wheels to shorten length
of the cut.
D. Bag full. Empty bag more often.
9. When
A. Too much cut grass. Raise cutting
mulching there
height of wheels to shorten length of
are clippings
the cut. Do not cut off more than 1/3
visible.
of total length.
B. Check blade for sharpness. Always
keep blade sharp.
10. Low or
A. Return to Authorized Service
diminished run-
location - may need new battery.
time after many
uses
11. The battery
A. The battery overheats after
charger LED
continuous use. Remove battery
flashes red and
from the charger and allow it to cool
the battery can't
to 42°C or less.
be charged.
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