Troubleshooting - Ryobi RLM1956MEB Original Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Handle not in correct
position.
Mower not starting.
Mower hard to push.
Mower vibrating at higher
speed.
Mower not mulching
properly
Mower not bagging properly
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Possible cause
Handle positioned incorrectly.
Handle knobs not tightened.
No spark.
No petrol.
Starter rope pulls harder now than
when new.
High grass, rear of mower housing
and blade dragging in heavy
grass, or cutting height too low.
Wheel assembly needs cleaning.
Blade is unbalanced.
Bent motor shaft.
Wet grass clippings sticking to the
underside of the deck.
Cutting height set too low.
Solution
Check to be sure that lower part of handle is pushed
fully back and snapped into proper position.
Tighten handle knobs.
Use spark tester to check for proper spark plug
operation.
Check the fuel vavle set to open.
Fill mower with petrol. If mower still does not start,
contact a servicing dealer.
Wait 15 minutes, then try starting mower again. Do
not prime before attempting to start.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Raise cutting height.
Clean wheel assembly.
Replace blade.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug, and inspect for damage. Have
repaired by an authorized service center before
restarting.
Wait until the grass dries before mowing.
Raise cutting height.