CLEANING AND STORAGE
Warning! Be sure the tool is unplugged.
Remove and clean any debris from the outside of the mower and inside of
guard before storage. Store under cover. See
MAINTENANCE
section.
NOTE:
Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such
storage can cause rapid corrosion to metal parts.
PREVENTING CORROSION
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents that greatly accelerate
the corrosion of metals. If you use the tool in areas where fertilizers or
chemicals have been used, the tool should be cleaned immediately
afterwards. Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth. You may lubricate only
metal parts with a light petroleum based oil. Do not lubricate wheels.
Cleaning out the underside of the mower is done easiest immediately after
mowing
(ENSURE MOWER IS UNPLUGGED AND BLADE HAS
STOPPED)
. A rag, crumpled newspaper or paper towels, can be used to
wipe out caked clippings. A clean mowing deck improves the efficiency of the
blade and maintains high performance. When cleaning, DO NOT immerse
tool in water or squirt it with a hose or pressure washer. Use only mild soap
and damp cloth to clean the mower. Never let any liquid get inside the
mower; never immerse any part of the mower into a liquid.
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CAUTION: DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY WATER
ON THE MOWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAN IT.
REMOVING THE HANDLE
1.
UNPLUG TOOL, AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP.
2. Brace the rear of the mower so that it cannot roll backward.
3. Push down on the shroud hole cover tab, and rotate the shroud hole
cover out of the shroud. (Figure A)
4. Grasp the ends of the lower handle with both hands. Squeeze the two
sides of the handle towards one another while pulling back on the
handle. (Figure B)
STORAGE
A
B
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PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
- Motor will not start
- Check fuse or circuit breaker to ensure power is to
outlet.
- Check extension cord with another electrical device to
ensure cord is good.
- Call customer service representative
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- Motor keeps slowing down
- The underside of the mower may be plugged with
clippings, UNPLUG mower and clean out.
- Grass may be too tall, try pushing at a slower pace, or
raise cut height.
- Check blade sharpness and balance, and correct if
required.
- If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG
mower and attach discharge chute to disperse grass.
-
Runs but poor cut results
- The blade may be dull, unplug mower and carefully
check for sharpness.
- Blade may be damaged (bent or badly chipped),
UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary.
- Grass may be too high or thick for cutting height,
UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height.
- Excess vibration
- Blade may be loose, UNPLUG mower and check
blade for tightness.
- Blade may be bent or badly chipped, UNPLUG
mower and replace if necessary.
- Blade may be unbalanced. Refer to blade balancing
section of instruction manual.
- Mower is hard to push
- Mower is too close to the ground with the amount of
grass being cut, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
- UNPLUG mower and check wheels and axles to
ensure all are rotating easily.
- Mower leaves clumps of grass
- Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
- If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG
mower and attach discharge chute to disperse grass
- UNPLUG mower and carefully check blade for
sharpness.
- Grass may be too wet to cut. Wait for grass to dry.
- Discharge/Bag plugging
- Grass may be too wet, try again when grass is dry.
- Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
TROUBLE SHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE:
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CAUTION: NEVER USE A SHARP OBJECT
TO MOVE JACKETED WIRES OUT OF THE WAY.
