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WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,
WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S),
KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Blades vibrate when
engaged.
⇒ The Blade Carrier Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough. Tighten the Bolt as
tight as possible by hand with at least a 1ft long 13/16" Wrench.
⇒ A Swinging Blade may be too loose on the Blade Carrier. Re-tighten the Swinging
Blade mounting hardware. See page 31. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and
remove the Spark Plug wire(s) before performing this operation.
⇒ Replace a Swinging Blade if it is chipped, bent, or broken.
⇒ The Spindle Bearings may be damaged or the Spindle Shaft is bent.
Call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The Blades are not
cutting or are loose.
⇒ The Blade Carrier Mounting Bolt may not be tight enough. Tighten the Bolt as
tight as possible by hand with at least a 1ft long 13/16” Wrench.
⇒ A Swinging Blade may be too loose on the Blade Carrier. Re-tighten the Swinging
Blade mounting hardware. See page 31. Be sure to turn OFF the Engine and
remove the Spark Plug wire(s) before performing this operation.
⇒ Sharpen the Swinging Blades; they may be dull or nicked.
The Blades will not
Engage and/or
Disengage.
⇒ Faulty Blade Control Switch. Remove and replace the Switch on the Remote
Control Panel.
⇒ Faulty Electric Clutch. Call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Uneven cut.
⇒ The Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster and Versa-Hitch™ position are out of sync.
Adjust the cutting height or Versa-Hitch™ position so that the Out-Rigger™ Tow
Bar is level with the ground.
⇒ Left and Right Step & Mow™ Height Adjusters are not at the same setting.
Clogging at
discharge.
⇒ The Step & Mow™ Height Adjuster and Versa-Hitch™ position are out of sync.
Adjust the cutting height or Versa-Hitch™ position so that the Out-Rigger™ Tow
Bar is level with the ground.
Excessive Engine
stalling.
⇒ The brush or grass is too heavy at the current cutting height or at the current Tow
Vehicle speed. Raise the cutting height and drive slower when cutting.