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Does not start 1. Start button not depressed. 1. Press start button and hold
down operator presence
control bar to handle.
2. Extension cord not 2. Reconnect extension cord
connected to power cord. and use cord retainer to keep
the cord in place.
3. Extension cord not 3. Connect extension cord to a
connected to power source. live and properly grounded
120V AC, 60 Hz receptacle.
4. Circuit breaker has tripped. 4. Wait 5 minutes for motor to
cool down. Push circuit
breaker to reset.
5. Loose blade or broken 5. Tighten blade bolt or
blade adapter. replace blade adapter.
6. Operator presence control 6. Press start button and hold
bar in released position. down operator presence
control bar to handle.
7. Operator presence control 7. Replace operator presence
bar defective. control bar.
Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height.
housing or cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, 3. Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
4. Walking speed too fast. 4. Cut at slower walking speed.
Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
uneven blade bolt.
2. Buildup of grass, leaves 2. Clean underside of
and trash under mower. mower housing.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
vibration blade bolt.
Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.
not fi lling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade.
(If so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height.
height is too low.
2. Lawn mower housing or 2. Raise lawn mower housing
or cutting blade dragging one (1) setting higher.
in grass.
3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Handle height position not 4. Adjust handle height to suit.
right for you.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
