TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to an authorized repair center.
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Loss of power
1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting
blade dragging in heavy grass.
. 2
C
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D
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4. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
mower.
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Poor cut –
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
uneven
. 2
W
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3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under
mower.
Excessive
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
vibration
. 2
B
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Starter rope
1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control
hard to pull
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Grass catcher
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not filling
. 2
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(if so equipped)
. 3
C
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Hard to push
1. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low.
2. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting
blade dragging in heavy grass.
. 3
G
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4. Handle height position not right for you.
Loss of drive
. 1
B
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(or slowing of
. 2
B
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drive speed)
3. Drive cable worn or broken.
4. "Loose" drive control system.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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1. Raise cutting height.
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4. Clean underside of mower housing.
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1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
. 2
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3. Clean underside of mower housing.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
. 2
Contact an authorized service center.
1. Depress control bar to upper handle before
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. 2
Contact an authorized service center.
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1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)
setting higher.
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3. Put belt on pulleys / replace belts if broken.
4. Adjust drive control.
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