TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Handle not in position.
Mower not starting.
Mower cutting grass unevenly. Lawn is rough or uneven or cutting
height not set properly.
Move the wheels to a higher posi-tion.
All wheels must be placed in the same
cutting height for the mower to cut
evenly.
Mower not mulching properly. Wet grass clippings sticking to the
underside of the deck.
Wait until the grass dries before
mowing.
Mower hard to push.
Mower vibrating at higher speed.
High grass, rear of mower housing
and blade dragging in heavy grass,
or cutting height too low.
Blade is unbalanced.
Bent motor shaft.
Balance the blade by grinding each
cutting edge equally.
Stop the motor, disconnect the power
source, and inspect for dam-age. Have
repaired by an authorized service
center before restarting.
Raise cutting height.
Carriage bolts not seated properly.
Handle knobs not tightened.
Adjust the height of the handle and
make sure the carriage bolts are
seated properly.
Tighten handle knobs.
Extension cord not connected to the
mower plug.
Extension cord not connected to
power source.
The circuit breaker in the switch has
been tripped.
Motor control switch defective.
Reconnect the cord and use the cord
retainer to keep the cord close to the
motor/blade control.
Connect the extension cord to a live
120V AC, 60 HZ AC receptacle.
Reset the circuit breaker. If it trips
again, call the toll-free helpline, at
1 866 456-8934.
Have motor control switch replaced
by an authorized service center.
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