SECTION9: TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Trouble | Possible | Cause(s) | |
Mower not starting. | Cord disconnected | from the motor/ | |
| blade control. |
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| Motor/blade | control | switch defective. |
Extension cord not connected to a source of power.
Circuit breaker on the mower or in the house receptacle tripped.
Circuit breaker on the mower Too much workload on the mower. tripping.
Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.
Corrective Action
Reconnect the cord keeping the cord restraint close to the motor/blade control.
Replace motor/blade control switch.
Connect the extension cord to a
Reset the circuit breaker following instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Raise the cutting height, reset the circuit breaker on the mower, take a smaller width of cut, and walk slowly.
Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 amperes. Reset the circuit breaker and start the mower again.
Mower cutting grass unevenly.
Hard to push.
Mower vibrating at higher speed.
Lawn rough or uneven.
Cutting height not set properly.
High grass or cutting height too low.
Rear of mower housing and blade dragging in heavy grass.
Bent motor shaft.
Blade is unbalanced.
Move the wheels to a higher cutting height position.
All wheels must be placed in the same cutting height for the mower to cut evenly.
Raise cutting height.
Raise cutting height.
Stop the motor, disconnect the power source and inspect for damage. Repair before restarting. If vibration persists, take it to a service dealer.
Balance the blade by grinding each cutting edge equally.
Cord disconnects frequently. | Extension cord is not properly | attached |
| to the cord restraint. |
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| Old, worn, or loose extension | cord. |
Reconnect the extension cord to the cord restraint on the guide rod.
Replace extension cord.
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