Troubleshooting
Problem
Mower fails to start
Mower stops while mowing
Excessive vibration
Mower will not mulch grass
Uneven cut
Handle not in position
Cause
1.
Key not in switch.
2.
Motor/blade control disengaged.
3.
Battery discharged.
4.
Mower deck clogged with grass and debris.
1.
Discharged battery.
2.
Cutting too much grass.
3.
Clogged deck.
4.
Overload protection switch is tripped.
1.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
2.
Bent cutting blade.
3.
Bent motor shaft.
1.
Mower deck clogged.
2.
Wet grass.
3.
Excessively high grass.
4.
Dull blade.
1.
Dull blade.
1.
Carriage bolts not seated in the handle
insulators.
Remedy
1.
Insert Ignition key.
2.
Depress starter button, and engage motor
blade control.
3.
Charge battery.
4.
Unclog mower deck. Make certain blade is
free to move.
1.
Charge battery.
2.
Raise cutting height.
3.
Unclog mower deck. Raise cutting height, or
cut a narrower swath.
4.
Reset the overload protection switch
following the instructions in the Maintenance
& Adjustments section of this manual.
1.
Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
2.
Replace blade.
3.
Contact nearest authorized service center.
1.
Unclog mower deck. Make certain blade is
free to move.
2.
Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
later to cut.
3.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath (1/2 width).
4.
Sharpen or replace blade.
1.
Sharpen or replace blade.
1.
Adjust the height of the handle and make
sure that the carriage bolts are seated
properly into the handle insulators. Tighten
the hand knobs.
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