Weed Eater 438175 Operator's Manual - Troubleshooting
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Does not start 1. Start button not depressed. 1. Press start button and hold
down operator presence
control bar to handle.
2. Battery not properly seated. 2. Reinstall battery.
3. Weak Battery. 3. Remove battery and charge.
4. Loose blade or broken 4. Tighten blade bolt or
blade adapter. replace blade adapter.
5. Operator presence control 5. Press start button and hold
bar in released position. down operator presence
control bar to handle.
6. Operator presence control 6. Replace operator presence
bar defective. control bar.
Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height.
housing or cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, 3. Clean underside of mower
and trash under mower. housing.
4. Walking speed too fast. 4. Cut at slower walking speed.
Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
uneven blade bolt.
2. Buildup of grass, leaves 2. Clean underside of
and trash under mower. mower housing.
3. Weak Battery. 3. Remove battery and charge.
Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten
vibration blade bolt.
Motor runs 1. Weak Battery. 1. Remove battery and charge.
only briefl y
Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.
not fi lling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade.
(If so equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.
Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height.
height is too low.
2. Lawn mower housing or 2. Raise lawn mower housing
or cutting blade dragging one (1) setting higher.
in grass.
3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher.
4. Handle height position not 4. Adjust handle height to suit.
right for you.
Loss of drive 1. Belt wear. 1. Check/replace drive belt.
or slowing of 2. Belt off of pulley. 2. Check/reinstall drive belt.
drive speed 3. Drive cable worn or broken. 3. Replace drive cable.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION