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Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 1. Raise cutting height.
blade dragging in heavy grass.
2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height.
3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter.
4. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under 4. Clean underside of mower housing.
mower.
5. Too much oil in engine. 5. Check oil level.
6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed.
Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
uneven 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under 3. Clean underside of mower housing.
mower.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
vibration 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Husqvarna or other authorized
service center.
Starter rope 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before
hard to pull bar is released. pulling starter rope.
2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Husqvarna or other authorized
service center.
3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter.
4. Blade dragging in grass. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or other
hard surface before starting.
Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.
not filling 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 height is too low. 1. Raise cutting height.
2. Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)
blade dragging in heavy grass. setting higher.
3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Handle height position not right for you. 4. Adjust handle height to suit.
Loss of drive 1. Belt wear. 1. Check/replace drive belt.
(or slowing of 2. Belt off of pulley. 2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
drive speed) 3. Drive cable worn or broken. 3. Put belt on pulleys / replace belts if broken.
4. “Loose” drive control system. 4. Adjust drive control.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna or other authorized repair center.