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Problem
Cause
Solution
The mower does not mulch
properly
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Wet grass clippings are sticking to the
underside of the deck.
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The mower is set to cut too much grass at
once.
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Wait until the grass dries before mowing.
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Raise the deck to a higher cutting height
setting.
There is excessive vibration
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The cutting blade is loose.
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The cutting blade is unbalanced.
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The cutting blade is bent.
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The motor shaft is bent.
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Tighten the blade bolt.
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Balance the blade following the
instructions.
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Replace the blade.
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Contact the service center.
The handle-locking clamps
cannot be closed in position
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The side rails are not fully extended.
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Fully extend the side rails, then lock the
clamps.
Mower is difficult to pull
back when the self propel is
turned off.
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The wheels are temporarily locked.
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Simply push ahead slightly and then move
the mower as desired.
The motor works but the
blade doesn’t cut the grass.
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The blade is not tightened to the required
torque.
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Re-tighten the blade. The recommended
torque for the blade bolt is 36-43 ft-lb (49-
59Nm)
Short running time of the
mower with included battery
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Grass conditions and cutting height setting
will greatly affect the battery run time. The
claimed run time is based on a light load
condition.
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Raise the blade height and slow your pace
to reduce the cutting load
