Problem
Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. The blade(s) is not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. A cutting blade(s) is/are
bent.
2. Install a new cutting
blade(s).
3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower
from side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. An anti-scalp wheel is not
set correctly.
4. Adjust the anti-scalp wheel
height.
5. The underside of the
mower is dirty.
5. Clean the underside of the
mower.
6. The tire pressure is
incorrect.
6. Adjust the tire pressure.
Uneven cutting height.
7. A blade spindle is bent. 7. Contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. The drive belt is worn, loose
or broken.
1. Install a new drive belt.
2. The drive belt is off of the
pulley.
2. Install the drive belt and
check the adjusting shafts
and belt guides for the
correct position.
The blades do not rotate.
3. The mower belt is worn,
loose, or broken.
3. Install a new mower belt.
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