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Problem

Possible Cause(s)

Solution

The handle is not in 

position.

Carriage bolts. 

Adjust the height of the handle, 

and verify that the carriage bolts 

are properly seated.

Tighten the knobs. 

The mower is not 

mulching properly.

Wet grass clippings are sticking to 

the underside of the deck. 

Wait until the grass dries before 

mowing.

The mower vibrates at 

higher speed.

The motor shaft is bent.

The blade is unbalanced. 

Stop the motor, disconnect the 

mower from the power source, and 

inspect it for damage.

Repair the mower before restarting. 

If the vibration persists, call the

toll-free helpline, at 1 866 523-5218.

Balance the blade by grinding each 

cutting edge equally.

The mower is hard to 

push.

The grass is long, or the cutting 

height is too low.

The rear of the mower housing 

and the blade are dragging in

heavy grass. 

Raise the cutting height.

The mower cuts the grass

unevenly.

The lawn is rough or uneven. 

The cutting height is not set 

properly. 

Check the mowing area.

Move the wheels to a higher 

position.

 

The mower does not start. The power cord is disconnected 

from the switch.

The control switch is defective. 

The extension cord is not 

connected to the power source.

The circuit breaker in the switch

has been tripped. 

Reconnect the cord, and use the 

cord restraint to keep the cord 

close to the switch.
Replace the  control switch.

Connect the extension cord to a live 

120 V AC 60 Hz outlet.

Reset the circuit breaker. 

If it trips again, call the toll-free 

helpline, at 1 866 523-5218.

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Summary of Contents for 060-1773-0

Page 1: ...20 50 8 cm Electric Lawn Mower Owner s Manual TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 866 523 5218 IMPORTANT Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before using this product 060 1773 0...

Page 2: ...capable of amputating body parts and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety rules could result in serious injury or death Basic safety precautions should always be followed when usin...

Page 3: ...ed extension cord that is approved for outdoor use such as Type SW A SOW A STW A STOW A SJW A SJOW A SJTW A or SJTOW A 13 Extension Cord Verify that the extension cord is in good condition is heavy en...

Page 4: ...ade area until you are sure that the blade has stopped rotating 30 Never operate the mower without a proper trail shield discharge cover grass catcher switch control or other safety protective devices...

Page 5: ...nuts bolts and screws tight in order to be sure that the mower is in safe working condition 10 Do not tamper with safety devices Check them regularly for proper operation 11 After striking a foreign o...

Page 6: ...p and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting bracket 3 Align the holes 3 between the upper h...

Page 7: ...2 1 3 2 1 Lift the chute cover 1 2 While holding the chute cover 1 up place the hanger hooks 2 of the grass catcher bag into the opening on the chute cover 1 in order to allow the hanger hooks to atta...

Page 8: ...rge chute arrows with the positioning arrows on the mower deck and then slide the discharge chute 2 in as shown n e h t d n a s k o o h k c e d e h t r e d n u d e p p a r t e r a s k o o h e t u h c...

Page 9: ...4 1 To remove the mulching plug lift the chute cover 1 and pull the mulching plug out using the handle t i e v o m e r o t e c r o f e m o s s e r i u q e r t i o s e l g n a n a n o d e t r e s n i...

Page 10: ...Side discharge cover Height adjustment lever Power button Circuit breaker Read this operator s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower Compare the illustration to your lawn mower in...

Page 11: ...rt circuit overloads Follow these steps if the switch pops out 1 Release the bail switch and allow the mower to stop and cool down for a minute 2 Press down the circuit breaker in order to reset it Re...

Page 12: ...n move to desired position This sets all wheels to the same position 3 To raise the height pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the back of the mower 4 To lower the...

Page 13: ...raise or lower the upper handle to a position comfortable for you 1 Loosen the upper handle knob 2 move the upper handle to the desired position There are 3 positions for you to choose 3 Tighten the u...

Page 14: ...at has an angle of greater than 15 a rise of approximately 2 1 2 75 m every 10 3 m Mow across the face of a slope and never up and down SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide in order to identify slopes...

Page 15: ...und speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow longer than 4 10 cm mow the lawn twice in order to reduce the 4 Walk at a st...

Page 16: ...en the blade nut 1 and remove the blade 4 Turn the nut COUNTER CLOCKWISE to loosen it and CLOCKWISE to tighten it 4 Remove the blade nut 1 the square washer 2 the insulator washer 3 and the blade 4 5...

Page 17: ...her debris will accumulate causing rust and corrosion Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover do not use water Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally If debris...

Page 18: ...ut or damaged in any way Wind cord in a series of equal loops to prevent it from tangling Store mower indoors in a cool dry place out of the reach of children Do not cover lawn mower with a solid plas...

Page 19: ...g edge equally The mower is hard to push The grass is long or the cutting height is too low The rear of the mower housing and the blade are dragging in heavy grass Raise the cutting height The mower c...

Page 20: ...is available by calling the Toll Free Helpline at 1 866 523 5218 YARDWORKS CANADA will not accept the return of a complete unit unless prior written permission has been extended by YARDWORKS CANADA Tr...

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