Problem Cause Remedy
Engine overheats Engine oil level low.
Air flow restricted. 2.
Fill crankcase with proper amount and
weight of oil.
Clean grass clippings and debris from around 2.
Engine hesitates at high
Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.
Engine Idles rough
Dirty air cleaner. 2.
Replace air cleaner element and/or clean 2.
pre-cleaner.
Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2.
Tighten blade and spindle.
Replace blade. 2.
Uneven cut Deck not leveled properly.
Dull blade. 2.
Uneven tire pressure.
2.
Check tire pressure in all four tires.
Mower will not mulch grass
(If Equipped w/Mulching Kit)
Engine speed too low.
Wet grass. 2.
Excessively high grass.
Dull blade. 4.
Do not mulch when grass is wet. 2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath.
4.
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