GENERAL

NOTE: Before attempting any of the following repairs, shut off unit and disconnect spark plug.

Complaint	Possible Causes	Correction
Excessive vibration	-   Blade is loose     -  Blade is unbalanced       -   Bent blade     -  Engine mounting bolt     loose or missing   -   Bent or broken crankshaft	-   Tighten blade (see Owner's Manual)   -   Balance blade (see Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center)   -   Replace blade (see Owner's Manual)   -   Tighten or replace bolt (see Owner's Manual)   -   Take mower to an Authorized Service Center
Uneven cut	-                           - Height adjusters are not set correctly   -   Dull blade     -   Bent blade	-   Place all four wheels in same height position   -   Sharpen & balance blade (see Owner's Manual)   -   Replace blade (see Owner's Manual)
Unit does not shut off when stop lever is released	-    Damaged stop cable   -    Damaged stop lever	-   Replace cable (see Owner's Manual)   -   Replace stop lever (see Authorized Service Center)

 

 

SELF-PROPELLED WALK-BEHIND MOWERS

 

NOTE: Before attempting any of the following repairs, shut off unit and disconnect spark plug.

Complaint	Possible Causes	Correction
Unit fails to drive when lever is engaged	-   Cable out of adjustment     -  Cable damaged     -   Belt worn or damaged     -   Belt not routed correctly	-   *Adjust cable (see Owner's Manual)   -   Replace cable (see Owner's Manual)   -   Replace belt (see Owner's Manual)    - Re-route belt (see         Owner's Manual)
Drive will not disengage	-   Incorrect belt tension     -   Incorrect cable tension	-   **Adjust belt tension (see Owner's Manual)   -   *Adjust cable tension (see Owner's Manual)
Noisy drive system	-   Debris   -                                     -  Damaged wheels   -                            -                        -  Bent height adjusters	-   Remove debris from drive components   -   Replace wheels  (see Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center)   -   Replace height adjusters (see Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center)

* Not all models have a cable adjustment.  Replace cable if there is no cable adjustment.

** Not all models have a belt adjustment.  Replace belt if there is no belt adjustment.