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Uneven cut | 1. | Dull blade. | 1. | Sharpen or replace blade. |
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Mower will not self propel | 1. | Belt not installed properly. | 1. | Check belt for proper pulley installation and |
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| 2. | Debris clogging drive operation. | 2. | Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, |
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| 3. Damaged or worn belt. | 3. | Inspect and replace belt. | |
| 4. | Drive control out of adjustment. | 4. | Adjust drive control. (See Assembly & |
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High pullback effort | 1. | Pulling mower backwards before | 1. | Allow the unit to roll forward slightly without |
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| the drive lever(s) engaged before pulling |
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| backwards. |
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20Section 8 — Troubleshooting