TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Engine speed is too slow to cut well
Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions Walk slower (PDA). Release the drive clutch
Adjustment levers set at different positions
Grass bag overfilled or clogged
Mower deck clogged
Blade(s) dull, worn, or damaged
Wrong blade(s) installed
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Correction
Move throttle lever to the FAST position
(page 18)
lever and push slower (SDA, PDA). Shift to a
lower gear (TDA).
Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 11)
Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass bag if
clogged with dirt (page 32).
Clear out the mower deck (page 25)
Sharpen or replace blade(s) if necessary
(page 31)
Install correct blade(s) (pages 23, 31, 58)