Troubleshooting - Weed Eater 438184 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Does not start 1. Start button not depressed.
2. Extension cord not
3. Extension cord not
4. Circuit breaker has tripped.
5. Loose blade or broken
6. Operator presence control
7. 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
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
vibration
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

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
connected to power cord.
connected to power source.
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. Reconnect extension cord
and use cord retainer to keep
the cord in place.
3. Connect extension cord to a
live and properly grounded
120V AC, 60 Hz receptacle.
4. Wait 5 minutes for motor to
cool down. Push circuit
breaker to reset.
5. Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
6. Press start button and hold
down operator presence
control bar to handle.
7. 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.
1. Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
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.