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PRODUCT CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the riding mower, power off the riding mower and remove the key.
This section addresses minor service issues. To locate the nearest authorized service center consult the separate supplement
sheet for contact information.
Problem Cause Remedy
Excessive vibration 1. Blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Cutting blade damaged, unbalanced or bent. 1. Tighten cutting blade and deck spindle.
2. Replace the blade.
Uneven cut
1. Deck not properly leveled.
2. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
3. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Perform front-to-rear deck adjustment.
2. Sharpen or replace cutting blade.
3. Check and correct tire pressure in all
four tires.
Riding mower will not
mulch grass 1. Wet grass.
2. Excessively high grass.
3. Dull blade.
1. Do not mulch when grass is wet.
2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow
again at desired height or make a narrower
cutting swath.
3. Sharpen or replace blade.
Riding mower stopped or
will not start 1. Electrical system fault. 1. Shut off and restart riding mower. If problem
persists, contact an authorized service dealer.
Blades do not rotate/
blades stopped 1. Overload.
2. Low battery. 1. Allow deck motor(s) to cool/raise deck height.
2. Return home, plug into charger.
Blade(s) stopped when
traveling in reverse 1. Blade(s) stopped. 1. Restart blade(s) (PTO). Make sure REVERSE
CAUTION MODE is activated.
Reduced speed 1. Low battery.
2. Overload.
1. Charge battery as instructed in the Battery
Charger Manual.
2. Raise deck.