TROUBLE SHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE:
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
-Check fuse or circuit breaker to ensure power is to outlet.
-Check extension cord with another electrical device to ensure cord is good.
-Call a SEARS Service Center or other qualified service organization.
-The underside of the mower may be plugged with clippings, UNPLUG mower and clean out.
-Grass may be too tall, try pushing at a slower pace, or raise cut height.
-Check blade sharpness and balance, and correct if required.
-If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG mower and attach discharge chute to disperse grass
-The blade may be dull, unplug mower and carefully check for sharpness.
-Blade may be damaged (bent or badly chipped), UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary.
-Grass may be too high or thick for cutting height, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height.
-Blade may be loose, UNPLUG mower and check blade for tightness.
-Blade may be bent or badly chipped , UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary.
-Blade may be unbalanced. Refer to blade balancing section of instruction manual.
-Mower is too close to the ground with the amount of grass being cut, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height.
-UNPLUG mower and check wheels and axles to ensure all are rotating easily.
-Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height.
-If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG mower and attach discharge chute to disperse grass
-UNPLUG mower and carefully check blade for sharpness.
-Grass may be too wet to cut. Wait for grass to dry.
-Grass may be too wet, try again when grass is dry.
-Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height.
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