PROBLEM
POSSIBLE FAULT
REMEDY
Engine vibrates excessively.
Mounting bolts loose.
Tighten bolts.
Cutterblade screws loose.
Tighten screws.
Cutterblade out of balance.
Balance cutterblade.
Bent crankshaft.
Consult your dealer.
Uneven cut.
Undulating ground contours.
Change direction of travel.
Cutterblade worn.
Sharpen the cutterblade.
Cutterblade out of balance.
Balance cutterblade.
Wheels / Roller damaged.
Inspect and replace as necessary.
Discharge chute blocks.
Grass is wet.
Mow dry grass.
Cut height too low.
Increase cut height.
Grassbag full.
Empty grassbag.
Slow engine speed.
Increase engine speed.
Airflow through the grassbag
Clean the grassbag.
is restricted.
Mower is hard to push.
Cut height too low.
Increase cut height.
Wheels / Roller damaged.
Inspect and lubricate or replace
Mower will not self propel.
Clutch out of adjustment.
Adjust ground drive clutch cable.
Drive belt damaged.
Replace drive belt.
Poor grass collection.
Airflow through the grassbag
Clean the grassbag.
is restricted.
Discharge chute blocked.
Remove blockage.
Slow engine speed.
Increase engine speed.
Wet grass.
Mow dry grass.
Grassbag full.
Empty grassbag.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING