TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
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MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Possible Cause Correction
Engine speed is too slow to cut well Move throttle lever to the FAST position
(page 18)
Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions Walk slower (PDA). Release the drive clutch
lever and push slower (SDA, PDA). Shift to a
lower gear (TDA).
Adjustment levers set at different positions Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 11)
Grass bag overfilled or clogged Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (page 32).
Mower deck clogged Clear out the mower deck (page 25)
Blade(s) dull, worn, or damaged Sharpen or replace blade(s) if necessary
(page 31)
Wrong blade(s) installed Install correct blade(s) (pages 23, 31, 58)