Troy-Bilt ZT42 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Problem Cause Remedy
Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 
Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2.
Tighten blade and spindle. 
Replace blade. 2.
Uneven cut Deck not leveled properly. 
Dull blade. 2.
Uneven tire pressure. 3.
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Sharpen or replace blade. 2.
Check tire pressure in all four tires. 3.
Mower will not mulch grass
(If Equipped w/Mulching Kit)
Engine speed too low. 
Wet grass. 2.
Excessively high grass. 3.
Dull blade. 
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(rabbit) position.
Do not mulch when grass is wet. 2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then 3.
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath.
Sharpen or replace blade. 