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.
Move the wheels to a higher cutting height
1.
position.
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. Have repaired by an
authorized service dealer.
Balance the blade by grinding each cutting
2.
edge equally.
Tighten blade bolt to 309 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.
Troubleshooting
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