greenworks mower is vibrating a lot more than usual and sounds rough. is the blade loose?

— asked by Tony

That's a sign the blade is likely unbalanced, bent, or loose. You need to stop using it and check immediately.

  1. Safety first. Remove the battery pack.
  2. Tip the mower. Carefully lay it on its side with the air filter and motor housing facing up.
  3. Inspect the blade. Use a block of wood to keep the blade from turning, then try to turn the blade bolt with the provided wrench. It should not move. If it's loose, tighten it securely.
  4. Look closely at the blade for bends, nicks, or cracks. A bent blade will cause severe vibration.

IF THAT DIDN'T WORK: The blade adapter or spindle might be damaged from hitting a solid object like a rock or root. If the blade is tight and looks straight but vibration persists, the internal spindle may be faulty.

HEADS UP: Never operate with a damaged or loose blade. It's dangerous and can break, causing injury or damaging the mower. Replace damaged blades only with an official Greenworks replacement blade.

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