Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. All 4 wheels are not at the same height.
1. Place all 4 wheels at the same height.
2. The blades are dull.
2. Sharpen and balance the blades.
3. You are mowing in the same pattern
repeatedly.
3. Change the mowing pattern.
4. The underside of the machine contains
clippings and debris.
4. Clean under the machine.
There is an uneven cutting pattern.
5. The blade spindle is bent.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. The throttle lever is not in the Fast
position.
1. Move the throttle lever to the F
AST
position.
2. The cutting height is too low.
2. Raise the cutting height; if necessary,
mow a second time at a lower cutting
height.
3. You are mowing too fast.
3. Slow down.
4. The grass is wet.
4. Allow the grass to dry before mowing.
The discharge chute gets plugged up.
5. The underside of the machine contains
clippings and debris.
5. Clean under the machine.
1. The self-propel-drive cable is out of
adjustment or is damaged.
1. Adjust the self-propel-drive cable;
replace the cable if necessary.
2. There is debris in the belt area.
2. Clean the debris from the belt area.
The machine does not self-propel.
3. The belt is damaged.
3. Replace the belt.
1. The BBC belt or the timing belt is worn,
loose, or broken.
1. Adjust the BBC cable; adjust the timing
belt tension; replace them if necessary.
2. The BBC belt is off the pulley.
2. Check the belt for damage and contact
an Authorized Service Dealer if
necessary.
The blades do not rotate or they slip.
3. The BBC cable is worn, loose, or
broken.
3. Adjust the BBC cable; replace it if
necessary.
1. The blades are installed or aligned
incorrectly.
1. Install the blades properly.
2. The blade adapters are worn, loosen,
or broken.
2. Replace the blade adapters.
3. The timing belt or worn, loose, or
broken.
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
The blades contact each other.
4. The timing sprockets or idler pulley is
worn, loose, or broken.
4. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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