Broke my mower, dang!

[Alan46]

if I were in an HOA the association would be furious with me for turning my worthless Gravely ZT2148XL into a planter.... but it gives the place a different look!

Good one, Honest Abe:

 

[A-58]

Did you download the manual for the mower?

Did you call Kobalt telling them your trouble? Ask for a manual? Offer to pay for a manual? Most companies have toll free numbers these days.

Yes, I called Kobalt about my troubles. They said to call Lowes. Lowes was no help.

 

[A-58]

Do you have owners manual once you get home look at that it may give you an idea on where to look or look on line for that make and model maybe able to find some answers good luck this is the first I have heard good or bad about electric mower

No I do not have the owners manual. It was more than likely thrown out when I moved to my current location about 3 1/2 years ago.

 

[A-58]

Can you rotate the blade manually, or is it seized? Electric motors for blades are not forgiving of striking hard objects like a gas motor with forgiving belts/pulleys/idlers. A mechanical or electrical interrupter has caused your motor to not run. With a history of gas JD's, Cub Cadet, etc., I love my electric rider- a Craftsman E150. Tell us what model you have and perhaps we can help.

The blade was not seized up. I could manually rotate it. But that’s about it.

 

[A-58]

IF it is less than three years old call your local Lowes store. They replaced mine with a newer model one after I decided to clean the deck underside with a power washer. Blew the motor even though I let it dry for a week. I just rolled it in and carted a new one out in the box. My son gave it to me so I didn't have a receipt.

It is about six years old and ran like a top until I broke it. Lowes is not very helpful, not on the phone anyway.

 

[A-58]

Tip the mower on it's side and check to see if the blade shaft is bent. If the blade turns this will be easy to see as you watch the center of the blade or compare where the each end of blade passed a spot on the housing. If good review the manual for a fuse or circuit breaker.

The blade shaft was not bent thankfully.

 

[A-58]

Get a fossil fueled mower. You'll sleep better at night. View attachment 69836

I had planned to if i couldn’t get it fixed. It’s so light and maneuverable. I borrowed my neighbor’s Honda push mower. It must’ve weighed 100lbs!

 

[A-58]

Thats a good thing to do, but not at all helpful at this point in time is it.

Yes, a bit late now but I do think about the warning every time I get to working in the yard now!

 

[A-58]

I’m beginning to think that this isn’t a real issue, just the OP messing with us, thoughts?

No, it’s a real issue unfortunately! Read on, good ending!

 

[Alan46]

No, it’s a real issue unfortunately! Read on, good ending!

Will do!
Glad you got a happy ending!!!