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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
WARNING
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Turn off the engine,
remove the key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and the negative battery cable to prevent unintended starting. Always wear
safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
This section addresses minor service issues. To locate the nearest authorized service center consult the separate Parts/Warranty
supplement for contact information.
Problem Cause Remedy
Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose.
2. Cutting blade damaged, unbalanced or bent.
1. Tighten cutting blade and deck spindle.
2. Replace the cutting blade.
Uneven cut 1. Deck not properly leveled.
2. Cutting blade dull or damaged.
3. Uneven tire pressure.
1. Perform front-to-rear deck adjustment.
2. Sharpen or replace cutting blade.
3. Check and correct tire pressure in all
four tires.
Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade engaged.
2. Blown fuse.
3. Parking brake not engaged.
4. Deck chute or mulch plug not
properly installed.
5. Engine still does not start.
1. Place blade engage lever in disengaged
(OFF) position.
2. Replace fuse(s).
3. Engage parking brake.
4. Check the installation of the deck chute or
mulch plug.
5. See Engine Operator’s Manual.
Mower will not mulch grass 1. Engine speed too low.
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
4. Dull blade.
1. Place throttle in FAST
position.
2. Do not mulch when grass is wet.
3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow
again at desired height or make a narrower
cutting swath.
4. Sharpen or replace blade.
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