Troubleshooting - Weed Eater 438175 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Does not start 1. Start button not depressed.
2. Battery not properly seated.
3. Weak Battery.
4. Loose blade or broken
5. Operator presence control
6. Operator presence control
Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower
2. Cutting too much grass.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,
4. Walking speed too fast.
Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
uneven
2. Buildup of grass, leaves
3. Weak Battery.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
vibration
Motor runs 1. Weak Battery.
only briefl y
Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low.
not fi lling 2. Lift on blade worn off.
(If so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air.
Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel
2. Lawn mower housing or
3. Grass catcher too full.
4. Handle height position not
Loss of drive 1. Belt wear.
or slowing of 2. Belt off of pulley.
drive speed 3. Drive cable worn or broken.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
blade adapter.
bar in released position.
bar defective.
housing or cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
and trash under mower.
and trash under mower.
height is too low.
or cutting blade dragging
in grass.
right for you.
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CORRECTION
1. Press start button and hold
down operator presence
control bar to handle.
2. Reinstall battery.
3. Remove battery and charge.
4. Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
5. Press start button and hold
down operator presence
control bar to handle.
6. Replace operator presence
control bar.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise cutting height.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4. Cut at slower walking speed.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
2. Clean underside of
mower housing.
3. Remove battery and charge.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
1. Remove battery and charge.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Replace blade.
3. Clean grass catcher.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise lawn mower housing
one (1) setting higher.
3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Adjust handle height to suit.
1. Check/replace drive belt.
2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
3. Replace drive cable.