Craftsman 138.98818 Operator's Manual page 15

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT A QUALIFIED SERVICE
DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Handle is loose. Handle locks are not locked. Lock upper and lower handle
locks.
Mower will not start The battery charge is low. Charge the battery.
Mower is cutting grass Lawn is rough or cutting Adjust the cutting height.
unevenly height is not set properly
Mower is not mulching Wet grass clippings are sticking Wait until the grass dries before
properly to the underside of the deck. mowing.
Mower is hard to push The rear of the mower and Raise the cutting height.
blades are dragging in heavy
grass or the cutting height is
too low.
Mower is not bagging Cutting height set too low Raise cutting height.
properly
The mulch plug is not Make sure the mulch plug is
removed, removed.
Replace the blade. Mower vibrating at higher
speed
Blade is unbalanced,
excessively or unevenly worn
Bent motor shaft.
Stop the motor, remove battery.
Inspect for damage. Have
repaired by an authorized
service center before restarting.
Motor stops while cutting Cutting height set too low Raise the cutting height
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