Use and Care Manual

Troubleshooting
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Problem Cause Remedy
Mower fails to start Cord disconnected from the motor/blade 1.
control.
Motor/blade control defective.2.
Extension cord not connected to the plug on 3.
the mower.
Extension cord not connected to a source of 4.
power.
Overload protection switch on the mower 5.
or circuit breaker in the house receptacle
tripped.
Reconnect the cord keeping the cord 1.
restraint close to the motor/blade control.
Replace motor/blade control.2.
Connect the extension cord to the plug on 3.
the mower.
Connect the extension cord to a 110-120 volt 4.
60 hertz A.C. receptacle.
Reset the overload protection switch 5.
following instructions in the Maintenance &
Adjustments section of this manual.
Circuit breaker on the
mower tripping
Too much workload on the mower. 1.
Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.2.
Raise the cutting height, reset the circuit 1.
breaker on the mower, take a smaller width
of cut, and walk slowly.
Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 2.
amperes. Reset the circuit breaker and start
the mower again.
Mower cutting grass
unevenly
Lawn rough or uneven. 1.
Cutting height not set properly. (Individual 2.
height adjusted models only)
Move the wheels to a higher cutting height 1.
position.
All wheels must be placed in the same 2.
cutting height for the mower to cut evenly.
Mower not mulching
properly
Wet grass clippings stick to the underside of 1.
the deck.
Wait till the grass dries before mowing.1.
Hard to push High grass or cutting height too low.1.
Rear of mower housing and blade dragging 2.
in heavy grass.
Raise cutting height.1.
Raise cutting height.2.
Mower vibrating at higher
speed
Bent motor shaft. 1.
Cutting blade is unbalanced. 2.
Blade is loose.3.
Stop the motor, disconnect the power source 1.
and inspect for damage. Repair before
restarting. If vibration persists, take it to a
service dealer.
Balance the blade by grinding each cutting 2.
edge equally.
Tighten blade bolt to 170-220 in. lbs.3.
Cord disconnects frequently Extension cord is not properly attached to 1.
the cord restraint.
Old, worn, or loose extension cord.2.
Reconnect the extension cord to the cord 1.
restraint on the guide rod.
Replace extension cord.2.
Handle not in position Carriage bolts not seated in the handle 1.
insulators.
Adjust the height of the handle and make 1.
sure that the carriage bolts are seated
properly into the handle insulators. Tighten
the hand knobs.