Atco Repair & Servicing

Symptoms: Uneven cut, tearing instead of clean cut, light visible between cylinder and bottom blade

Typical fix: Readjust cylinder-to-bottom-blade clearance, lap blades if worn, replace bottom blade if nicked

High — cylinder mowers need precise adjustment to cut properly at all

Symptoms: Clutch slips under load, mower slows on inclines, burning smell from clutch area

Typical fix: Adjust clutch cable, replace clutch plates if worn, check clutch spring tension

Moderate — drive becomes unreliable and worsens over time

Symptoms: Throttle lever stiff or stuck, engine won't respond to speed changes, cable fraying

Typical fix: Lubricate cable, replace if seized or frayed, check routing for kinks

Moderate — affects engine speed control and can be a safety issue

Symptoms: Oil spots under machine, visible oil around crankshaft or sump area, low oil level

Typical fix: Replace crankshaft oil seal, check sump gasket, clean and inspect for source of leak

Moderate — running low on oil will cause serious engine damage