Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven cut

1.

Dull blade.

1.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not self propel

1.

Belt not installed properly.

1.

Check belt for proper pulley installation and

 

 

 

 

movement.

 

2.

Debris clogging drive operation.

2.

Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot,

 

 

 

 

and clean out debris.

 

3. Damaged or worn belt.

3.

Inspect and replace belt.

 

4.

Drive control out of adjustment.

4.

Adjust drive control. (See Assembly & Set-up

 

 

 

 

section).

 

 

 

 

 

High pullback effort

1.

Pulling mower backwards before

1.

Allow the unit to roll forward slightly without

 

 

transmission disengages.

 

the drive lever(s) engaged before pulling

 

 

 

 

backwards.

 

 

 

 

 

20Section 8 — Troubleshooting