Solo 550 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Mower Performance Problems; Cutting and Collection Issues

Maintenance and Care
ENGLISH 16
11.8 Possible faults and troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Mower runs rough,
vibrates severely
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Loose screws on engine or fastening screws loose
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Blade fastening loose
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Blade not balanced or damaged
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Overload clutch worn
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Tighten screws
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Check blade fastening
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Balance blade or replace
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If needed, replace disks (in pairs)
Engine does not
start
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Is brake lever (1) pushed against handle?
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Is the throttle lever in the correct position?
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Is the Bowden cable / the engine brake correctly set?
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Spark plug or spark plug cap defect
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Fuel tank empty
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Push brake lever
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Select correct setting
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Check if setting is correct
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Clean or replace spark plug
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Refuel
Engine runs
irregular
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Air filter dirty
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Gas Bowden cable bent
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Spark plug sooty
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Clean or replace air filter
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Adjust Gas B. cable or replace
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Replace spark plug
Starter rope back-
fires
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Blade fastening or overload clutch loose
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Blade is dull
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Check blade fastening
Lawn turns yellow,
cutting uneven
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Cutting set too high
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RPMs too low
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RPMs too low
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Sharpen blade
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Adjust cutting height
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Set throttle lever on high
Mower collects
poorly
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Cutting height set too low when grass is too high
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Blade worn out
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Lining of catching device clogged
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Gear lever not pulled
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Set throttle lever on high
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Adjust cutting height
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Replace blade
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Clean or replace catching device
Self-propelled drive
wheel does not run
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Bowden cable bent or obstructed
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V-belt tension loose
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Gear lever not released
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Pull gear lever to handle
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Adjust Bowden cable
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Adjust V-belt tension
Drive mower cannot
be pulled
backwards
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Bowden cable bent or obstructed
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Drive wheels dirty inside or not lubricated
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Release gear lever
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Adjust Bowden cable
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Clean and lubricate wheels