What causes a RYOBI 80V Lithium Zero Turn Ride-On Mower blades to stop while in use?

Last update: 05/04/2023, 15:02

Applicable Models

R80XZTR30, R80XZTR42, R80XZTR54

Check the battery: 
  • The battery may be low - the deck motor turns off when the battery power gets low to allow you enough time to drive back to the charging location. Drive back and charge the battery immediately.

 

Check the cutting deck level: 
  • If the battery level is not low, slow down or raise the cutting deck to a higher level. High load applications can also cause one or both deck motors to stop.

 

Check the side discharge chute: 
  • Check that the side discharge chute is properly closed. Push down the side discharge chute, and make sure that it fully presses the side discharge interlock switch.

 

Mowing height: 
  • Blades can also stop if you’re mowing too low for the conditions - a good rule of thumb is to stick to around mowing one-third of the grass height per pass. 
  • Raise the deck and restart the mower.

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