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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
1.
m
ower doesn’t run when bail handle
is activated.
A.
check to make sure mower is properly plugged
in and that the button on
switch box is being completely depressed
before pulling
the bail handle.
b.
Release
bail handle
to turn mower off.
Unplug mower. Turn mower over
and check that blade is free to turn.
2.
m
otor stops while mowing.
A.
Release
bail handle
to turn mower off.
Unplug mower. Turn mower over
and check that blade is free to turn.
b.
Raise cutting height of wheels to highest position and start
mower.
c. Avoid overloading the mower. Slow down the cutting pace, or raise the cut height.
3.
m
ower runs but cutting performance is unsatisfactory,
A. Release
bail handle
to turn mower off. Unplug mower. Turn mower over and check:
blade for sharpness - Keep blade sharp.
deck and discharge
chute for clogging.
b. Wheel height adjustment may be set too low for grass condition. Raise cutting
height.
4.
m
ower is too hard to push.
A.
Release
bail handle
to turn mower off. Unplug mower.
Raise cutting height to
reduce deck drag on grass.
check each wheel for free rotation.
5.
m
ower is abnormally
noisy and vibrates.
A.
Release
bail handle
to turn mower off.
Unplug mower.
Turn mower on
side and check blade to ensure it has not been bent or damaged.
if
blade
is damaged, replace with a
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blade.
if
the
underside
of the deck is damaged, return mower to
a
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authorized service center.
b.
if
there is no visible damage to the blade and the mower still vibrates:
Release
bail handle
to turn mower off,
unplug mower,
and disassemble
entire
blade assembly as described
in the “Removing
and
installing
blade” section.
Remove any debris and clean each piece. Replace each piece as described
in
the “Removing and
installing
blade” section.
if
mower still vibrates,
return the
mower to an authorized
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service center.
6.
m
ower not picking up clippings
with bag.
A.
chute clogged. Release
bail handle
to turn mower off.
Unplug mower.
clear
chute of grass clippings.
b. Raise cutting height of wheels to shorten length of the cut.
c.
bag full.
empty bag more often.
for assistance, visit our website
www.blackanddecker.com
for the location of the service center nearest you, or call the
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1-800-544-6986.