PROBLEM
The mower cuts unevenly,
with significant height dif-
ference front to rear.
The actual grass cutting
height is not aligned with
the claimed height.
The mower does not mulch
properly.
Excessive vibration.
There are grass or debris
remaining on the ground
after mowing.
Short run time of the mower
with included battery.
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56-VOLT LITHIUM-ION ELECTRIC ZERO TURN MOWER — ZT4200S/ZT4200S-FC
CAUSE
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The blades are dull.
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The blades are bent.
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The mower deck is not leveled, resulting in
different cutting blade height.
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The mower deck nuts are loosened on the
suspension linkage (see Fig. 21c).
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The mower deck is damaged or seriously worn.
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Wet grass clippings are sticking to the underside
of the deck.
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The mower is set to cut too much grass at once.
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The cutting blades are loose.
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The blades are bent.
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The mower deck is not leveled.
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The mower deck nuts are loosened on the
suspension linkage (see Fig. 21c).
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The mower is set to cut too much grass at once.
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The mower is set to cut too much grass at once
when the grass is tall.
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The grass is wet.
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The driving speed is high.
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The blade speed is low.
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Lawn terrain, grass conditions, cutting-height
setting, driving speed, blade speed, etc. will
greatly affect the running time.
SOLUTION
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Sharpen or replace the cutting blade as instructed in
this manual.
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Replace the bent cutting blade following the
instructions in section "REPLACING THE CUTTING
BLADES".
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Level the mower deck following the instructions in
section "LEVELING THE MOWER DECK".
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Follow the instructions in section "LEVELING THE
MOWER DECK" to make correct front-to-rear
adjustment for the mower deck and securely tighten
the four nuts on the suspension linkage (two for each
side).
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Follow the instructions in section "REMOVING THE
MOWER DECK" to have mower deck replaced.
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Wait until the grass dries before mowing.
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Raise the deck cutting height.
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Tighten the blade bolt to the recommended torque
36-41 ft-lb (50-55 Nm).
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Replace the bent cutting blade following the
instructions in section "REPLACING THE CUTTING
BLADES".
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Level the mower deck following the instructions in
section "LEVELING THE MOWER DECK".
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Use a 23/32 in (18mm) open-end wrench (not
supplied) to tighten the four nuts on the suspension
linkage (two for each side).
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Raise the deck cutting height.
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Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the
desired mowing result is attained. Grass over 6 inches
(152 mm) tall should be mowed twice, at successively
lower cutting heights.
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Do no mow when the grass is wet until the grass
dries.
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Slow down the driving speed.
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Increase the blade speed gradually.
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Refer to chapter "TIPS TO INCREASE THE RUN TIME"
for instructions.