TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING: Unplug mower from power source, remove battery, and remove safety key before ser- vicing. Severe injury or death could occur from fire, electrical shock, or body contact with moving blades.
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Motorfailstostartwhensafety | 1. | Key is not inserted correctly | 1. | Press in key while raising bail handle |
key is inserted and bail handle | 2. | Circuit breaker on mower is tripped | 2. | Check circuit breaker on mower (see Circuit Breaker Protection) |
is raised | 3. | Battery is not installed correctly | 3. | Verify battery is installed correctly |
| 4. | Battery is not charged | 4. | Verify battery is fully charged |
| 5. | Power cord is not attached correctly | 5. | Verify power cord is attached correctly |
| 6. | Power selection dial is not set correctly | 6. | Verify power selection dial is set to desired power source |
| 7. | The blade may be obstructed | 7. | Remove key and battery (and power cord, if attached). Turn mower over and |
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| check blade for damage or obstruction |
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Mower stops while mowing | 1. | Battery is completely depleted | 1. | Check battery power indicator and recharge battery if needed |
(without releasing the bail | 2. | The mower may have been overloaded and the circuit | 2. | Check circuit breaker and reset if needed. If mowing with cord, release bail |
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| 3. | The grass may be too high for desired cutting height | 3. | Raise the mower cutting height or cut in narrower strips |
| 4. | The mower may be clogged | 4. | Remove key and battery (and power cord, if attached). Turn mower over and |
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| check blade, mower deck, and rear discharge for obstruction |
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Excessive vibration or noise | 1. | Blade may be loose | 1. | Remove key and battery (and power cord, if attached). Turn mower over and |
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| check that blade is securely attached |
| 2. | Blade may be unbalanced, bent, or damaged | 2. | Remove key and battery (and power cord, if attached). Turn mower over, re- |
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| move blade, and check its condition. Balance blade or replace if necessary |
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Mower runs, but cutting per- | 1. | Battery was not fully charged prior to use | 1. | Charge battery fully (8+ hours, depending on age of battery) |
formance is unsatisfactory, or | 2. | Blade is dull | 2. | Remove key and battery (and power cord, if attached). Turn mower over and |
there is a loss of power |
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| check blade for sharpness. Sharpen or replace blade, if necessary |
| 3. | Blade may be bent, loose, or damaged | 3. | Remove key and battery (and power cord, if attached). Turn mower over and |
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| check blade for sharpness. Sharpen or replace blade, if necessary |
| 4. | Grass may be too tall or too thick for cutting height | 4. | Raise the cutting height or cut a narrower strip |
| 5. | Grass may be wet | 5. | Wait for grass to dry before continuing to cut |
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Mower is hard to push | 1. | Grass may be too tall or too thick for cutting height | 1. | Raise the cutting height or cut a narrower strip |
| 2. | Wheels may not be turning freely | 2. | Remove key and battery (and power cord, if attached). Check wheels for |
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| damage and replace if necessary |
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Battery loses its charge | 1. | Battery was not fully charged prior to use | 1. | Charge battery fully (8+ hours, depending on age of battery) |
quickly | 2. | Battery has not achieved its maximum capacity | 2. | Battery requires at least 5 charges before reaching maximum capacity |
| 3. | Grass may be too tall or too thick for cutting height | 3. | Raise the cutting height or cut a narrower strip |
| 4. | Battery may be getting old | 4. | After some time, usually a few years, the battery will need to be replaced |
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Rear bagger is performing | 1. | Rear bagger is full | 1. | Empty rear bagger. Clean if necessary |
poorly | 2. | Grass is too high or mower is set too low | 2. | Raise mower cutting height |
| 3. | Mowing too quickly | 3. | Slow down |
| 4. | Rear discharge may be clogged | 4. | Remove key and battery (and power cord, if attached). Remove debris from |
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| 5. | Mesh holes in rear bagger clogged | 5. | Clean rear bagger |
| 6. | Rear bagger is wet | 6. | Allow rear bagger to dry thoroughly before use |
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ENGLISH
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