Task Force 227684 Instruction Manual - page 16
TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Handle not in position. • Carriage
bolts.
• Adjust the height of the handle
and make sure that the carriage
bolts are seated properly.
• Tighten
hand
knobs.
Mower not starting.
• Cord disconnected from the
motor control.
• Motor control switch defective.
• Extension cord not connected
to the mower plug.
• Extension cord not connected
to power source.
• Tripped circuit breaker in the
house.
• Reconnect the cord and using
the cord restraint keep the cord
close to the motor/blade control.
• Replace motor control switch.
• Connect the extension cord to
the plug on the mower.
• Connect the extension cord to a
live 120 V AC 60 Hz AC
receptacle.
• Reset the house circuit breaker.
If it trips again call a qualified
electrician.
Mower cutting
grass
unevenly.
• Lawn is rough or uneven. Cutting
height not set properly.
• Move the wheels to a higher
position.
• All wheels must be placed in the
same cutting height for the
mower to cut evenly.
Mower not mulching
properly.
• Wet grass clippings stick to the
underside of the deck.
• Wait until the grass dries before
mowing.
Hard to push.
• High grass or cutting height too
low.
• Rear of mower housing and
blade dragging in heavy grass.
• Raise
cutting
height.
Mower vibrating at
higher speed.
• Bent motor shaft.
• Blade is unbalanced.
• Stop the motor, disconnect the
power source and inspect for
damage.
• Repair before restarting. If
vibration persists, take it to a
service dealer.
• Balance the blade by grinding
each cutting edge equally.
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