Troubleshooting - MTD 18A-212B Operator's Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
i
Remedy
Mower stops while mowing
Mower not mulching
properly
Mower vibrating at higher
speed
1. Discharged
battery.
2. Cutting
too much grass.
3. Clogged
deck.
4. Overload
protection
switch is tripped.
1. Mower deck clogged.
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
4. Dull blade.
1. Bent motor shaft.
2. Cutting
blade is unbalanced.
Blade is loose.
1. Charge battery.
2. Raise cutting
height.
3. Unclog mower deck. Raise cutting
height, or
cut a narrower
swath.
4_
Reset the overload
protection
switch
following
the instructions
in the Maintenance
& Adjustments
section of this manual.
1.
2_
3_
Unclog mower deck. Make certain blade is
free to move.
Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
later to cut.
Mow once at a high cutting
height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower
cutting
swath (1/2 width).
4. Sharpen or replace blade.
1. Stop the motor, disconnect
the power source
and inspect for damage. Have repaired
by an
authorized
service dealer.
2. Balance the blade by grinding
each cutting
edge equally.
3. Tighten
blade bolt to 240-280 in. Ibs.
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