Manual for 33" Wide Cut Mower Rear Wheel Drive

Manual for 33" Wide Cut Mower Rear Wheel Drive

Brand: DEWALT

Category: Lawn Mower

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:22 a.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2021-04-01

Warranty Information

DEWALT warrants the Product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the Warranty Period.

Basic Operation

Starting the Engine: Ensure all controls are released and the gear shift is in neutral. Insert key, turn to START, then RUN once engine starts. Move throttle to FAST for mowing.

Driving: Move gear shift to desired forward or reverse gear. Squeeze drive control against handlebar grip to engage drive. Release to stop.

Engaging Blades: Move throttle to FAST. Squeeze blade control against right handlebar grip. Release to disengage.

Stopping the Engine: Release blade control, turn ignition key to STOP, remove key.

Mowing on Slopes: Use extreme caution. Mow across slopes, not up/down. Do not exceed 15 degrees. Maintain control at all times. If you feel uneasy, do not mow.

Mulching: Do not mulch wet grass or grass more than 1/3 the total height. Maintain slow ground speed.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start 1. Choke not activated.
2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
3. Blocked fuel line.
4. Faulty spark plug.
5. Engine flooded.
6. Dead battery (electric start models only).
7. Blown fuse (electric start models only). 		1. Place throttle/choke control in CHOKE position.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
3. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual.
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace plug. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual.
5. Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
6. Recharge battery. Refer to Service section.
7. Replace blown fuse. Refer to Service section.
Engine runs erratically 1. Engine running with CHOKE activated.
2. Spark plug wire(s) loose.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Vent in gas cap plugged.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleaner. 		1. Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE position.
2. Connect spark plug wire(s).
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
4. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh gasoline.
6. Replace air cleaner paper element. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual.
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low.
2. Air flow restricted. 		1. Fill crankcase with proper amount and weight of oil.
2. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine's cooling fins and blower housing.
Engine hesitates at high RPM 1. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Remove spark plug and reset the gap. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual.
Engine idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
2. Dirty air cleaner. 		1. Replace spark plug. Set plug gap.
2. Replace air cleaner element and/or clean pre-cleaner. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual.
Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 		1. Tighten blade and spindle.
2. Replace blade.
Mower will not mulch grass 1. Engine speed too low.
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
4. Dull blade. 		1. Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.
2. Do not mulch when grass is wet.
3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath.
4. Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven cut 1. Dull blade.
2. Uneven tire pressure.
3. Blade(s) out of balance. 		1. Sharpen or replace blade.
2. Check tire pressure in rear tires.
3. Balance or replace blade(s).
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