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16 Section 5— troubleShooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Mower will not
mulch grass (if equipped)
1. Wet grass.
2. Excessively high grass.
3. Dull blade.
4. High lift bagger blades installed.
1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
dry to cut.
2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting path.
3. Sharpen or replace blade.
4. Install mulcher blades.
Mower will not
catch grass (if equipped)
1. Dull blade.
2. Mulcher blades installed.
1. Sharpen or replace blade.
2. Install high lift bagger blades.
Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly.
2. Dull blade.
1. Place front and rear wheels in same height
position. (Rear Wheel/Caster Wheel height
adjusters only)
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
Mower will not self propel 1. Belt not installed properly.
2. Debris clogging drive operation.
3. Damaged or worn belt.
1. Check belt for proper pulley installation and
movement.
2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot,
and clean out debris.
3. Inspect and replace belt.
High pullback effort 1. Pulling mower backwards before
transmission disengages.
1. Allow the unit to roll forward slightly without
the drive lever(s) engaged before pulling
backwards.