Blade motor defect or Blade disc blocked — Blades cannot rotate freely

What does Blade motor defect mean?

The blade disc is blocked by an object, or the blade motor itself is defective. This could also be a control box or main cable issue.

• Grass or another object wrapped around the blade disc.
• The blade motor is defective.
• The control box is defective.
• The main cable is damaged or defective.

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Check the blade disc for grass or other objects and remove them.

2. 2

   Test the blade motor speed via 'Tools - Test - Power & Motors – Blade motor' (shortcut 5-2-1-2); the speed should be about 2,500 rpm (or 1750 rpm for 260 ACX).

3. 3

   Inspect the cable harness and connector for damage and repair or replace if necessary.

4. 4

   If problems persist after checking for obstructions and cable damage, the control box may be defective and needs replacement.