Thanks! I’m a divorcee and never cut my own grass. I opened the manual and thought, “I think I’ll just keep paying the lawn guy.” Then I found your video and I feel good about using my mower that has been in the box for almost two years! Thanks!
Helped me too. I'm not divorced but my husband is working in Australia and the time difference is not a good time to call him to help. I could be divorced if I did call him😂
Also, once the battery is removed before working on the mower, especially in the blade area, try starting up the mower first (without the battery installed) to discharge any energy which may be stored in a capacitor.
Good video. I've had all my EGO products for about three years now, and I love them all. Use them every week. My tip for cleaning the mower is to just use the EGO leaf blower on it after you're done mowing. It doesn't get every speck of grass off, but the majority of it. Then every so often I take a shop rag and just give it a once over.
You can do it! Also, here is our EGO playlist to help a little with that. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU And don't forget our hundreds of other videos to help you "Around The Home".
Good video. I personally spray the wheels and topside. I put a plastic bucket on top of the battery compartment and spray but first I blow it out to keep the contacts clean. I have neighbors dogs that like to go on my lawn so there’s no question about hosing it down. I always blow off everything first. A blower removes a ton of grass and helps dry out the bottom. I have the SKIL (sister company of EGO) which is very similar. It bogs down a lot less than my gas Honda. It weighs about 39 lbs so I’m glad I didn’t get the self propelled version. It’s like pushing a toy. I have an old plastic bucket I plan on notching on the sides that will fit around the blades so I can spray with water. I now love cutting my yard with no intention of ever going back to gas. Cheers
THANK YOU! My first battery lawn mower and I couldn’t figure out why the blades weren’t engaging when I was starting and self-propelling it exactly the way the manual told me. I went to RUclips in frustration and found your video. The minute I saw your demonstration I realized I was confusing the bail switch (what I think of as the throttle) with the self-propel triggers and was missing a step in the process. You’re right that the manual could use some work.
Glad I could help! It seems like all manuals are like that. Here is my full EGO playlist for more helpful videos ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
This is the fix for the locking wheel problem (at least for me) I've posted this on other videos so that most people with the locking wheels will have some information: Had all the same problems with random locking up of the right rear wheel, and it showed up within months of owning a brand new mower. The cause of the problems are the "tumblers" not disengaging correctly. These tumblers are 5 tiny cylindrical pins that are supposed to disengage the powered drive system from the wheels, so you can manually push the mower backwards and forwards. What is going wrong is that there is too much factory grease inside the housing where these tumblers reside, and too much grease on the friction clutch (basically a rubber washer under spring tension) . In a short time it builds up around the tumblers and causes some of them to stay in the wrong location. Then, you move the mower around manually and that pin catches randomly because the gob of grease alone held it near the locking location. The clutch also doesn't have enough force to move the cam because it's so loaded with grease that it provides very little force to move the cam as well. One or both of these is basically rendering the whole engagement mechanism hit or miss. I took my wheel off. Disassembled the clutch engagement assembly and with q-tips and a rag, removed all the built up grease. I used what grease remained to lightly move it around with a q-tip to finely coat the surfaces. Not so much that you see gobs of grease, but rather a thin clear coat. Reassembled and now it's as reliable as can be! No more hanging/locking wheels. I tried every combination of everything to get it to hang and it wouldn't do it anymore. I even tried using the powered drive while manually putting reverse(pull) pressure on the mower to slow it down. The second I let off the power drive, the wheels released instantly and I was pulling it backwards freely. Steps: - Remove hub-cap on wheel. This caps just pops off. There is a tiny open groove on one side of the hub-cap where you can insert/pry a thin screw-driver. - Remove bolt. - Remove big C-clip. Careful. There is a spring under mild tension. Also, note the order of two washers under it. - Pull off nylon gear. Note black rubber washer under it. That is the slip-clutch. Most likely covered in lots of grease. Your call on whether removing some access is needed or not. I cleaned it and just left a fine coat of grease. It seemed to provide more clutching power to move the cam on the tumblers. - Remove small C-clip. - At this point you are removing the two-part engagement with the 5 tumbler pins. Don't lose parts here! - I took this assembly to a kitchen table with lots of light and cleaned everything up, getting the excess grease out. You will see that the pins like to stick, while some won't and will fall out easily. NOTE: When you put it together, the 5 sided cam has to be aligned correctly, or it won't fit over the shaft when you put it back together again. A little trial-and-error will help you figure out the right way. Look down the shaft hole to see how the flat sides need to line up. Just an FYI of how this engagement system works: The nylon cam basically moves in one direction, while the metal one moves in the opposite direction. If you look at the wheel, you will see the gears are engaged from opposite sides, causing them to spin in opposite directions at the same time. This happens when you manually spin the wheel in either direction. This keeps the power assist drive shaft disengaged. Now, if the power assist is driving the wheels, then the tumbler pins engage and drive the wheel. You can play with this when you have the wheel off. Just try turning each of the gears in opposite directions to see it work. If you move them in the same direction, they lock. Opposite direction, and they spin freely. Hope this helps. I'll do what I can to assist anyone that wants to try this out. I little mechanical know-how, a few tools, and patience are required. Steven BONUS FIX: Tired of that clunking sound front the front wheels? You know, that annoying "cheap feel" sound as you go over bumps in your yard? Pop the plastic hub cap off of your front wheel. Remove the bolt. Put a washer with a 1/2" hole over it and put the bolt back on. Repeat for other front wheel. It will take up the slack in the wheel on the black shaft. Your wheel should turn freely, but not wobble and make that "cheap sounding" noise anymore.
This is exactly what I needed!!! Thank you! I have only used the mower once, and my husband did everything, and I cut the grass. I planned to finish decorating the Christmas tree, but my dogs were begging me to go outside and play, so of course I did. We have a really big backyard, lots of gumball trees. I don't know how to drive husband's 0 turn mower. I tried once and ran into a pole! I was going to rake and saw the EGO, so I decided to use it. I couldn't remember anything about getting it set up to mow! My husband is in Australia working its Saturday morning in Charleston SC, and it is Sunday, 3:00 am in Sydney. I don't think my problem is a good reason to wake him up. You're step by step video is the reason the Christmas tree is not getting decorated 😮 I couldn't figure out how to put the mulcher part on. Mine looks a little different than yours.
I use 3 things to clean my EGO mower. A Liberman kitchen broom, soft but firm bristles, a Liberman hand brush, and my EGO Leaf Blower. Always clean the mower after every use so the grass does not dry and stick to the mower deck. Using the Liberman broom you can clean the grass from under your mower in less than two minutes, and don't have to worry about the blades cutting you. Use the Liberman hand brush to clean the wheels and any stubborn grass/mud stuck anywhere the broom won't take off. If you have let the mower sit and the grass/mud has dried, then you can drip the broom/brush into a bucket of water to soften and remove the grass/mud. Lastly I use my EGO leaf blower to remove anything loose stuck to the mower, and the grass that has fallen loose on the deck from the broom/brush. Hope this helps someone.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! I was just about to freak out and you solved the weird turning on thing so I don’t have to think I’m just cursed with lawnmowers!!!!! Thanks for the great tip about sharpening!!!! ❤❤❤❤ you ROCK!!! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Subscribed!
👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org Thanks for subscribing. Here is my full EGO playlist. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
The EGO is a wonderful mower, find it has the power to mow even tall grass & weeds. Battery only takes about half hour to charge,charger has fan to cool battery. So nice not messing with gas & oil.
Hi guys, I was just outside cleaning my new ego lawn mower on. April 8th 2024.....day of the eclipse. I used just regular hot water and drill brush under the deck. And it works very good!!!....and it's real fast. Just let the brush and your drill do the work and wipe clean.....I got my drill brush years ago from Amazon. Just wanted to share. Takecare.
Wow! You mailed it with "Fire in the Hole" 😅 it is so child & wife proof! All i had to do was hold the startbl button down LONGER LOL! YOO are so much better than the company's own RUclips! You areca keeper and my go to now! THANK YOU!!
Thanks for the good overview. I’m getting an Ego for the new season. I like how you cleaned the deck. I know you can void your warranty if you spray the deck with a hose. And the blade balance check is a great easy test. 👍
The trouble with the EGOs is that regularly folding and unfolding the handle will eventually result in damage to the control wiring, most likely at the point where you snap the right side locking tab. In my case, after two years of occasional use, the self propel mechanism began operating only at full speed. If you're handy and can keep track of numerous loose parts (photograph everything), then you can bypass the damaged wire and it's good to go. EGO's design should've better anticipated pinch points that would inevitably damage the control wiring. Trust me, there's zero extra wire length to afford proper flex and there's almost zero chance you can pull another wire through the wiring looms inside the handle even using the existing wire to pull it -- I ran a new wire outside the looms and hope for the best.
That's interesting. Now, I of course don't have the self propelled so I don't know of the possible issues that come with it. Now with mine, I fold the handle back down every time I am done using it. And it has been the only mower that I have used for my yard for over 3 years now. So, it sucks that you have had trouble with the self propelled component.
Right on! I'm sure that you will love them. I know I do. Just did my spring clean-up and man was the yard overgrown. Not too much for this equipment though. And I can get my kids to help without complaining. Well, that's not true. They still would rather do just about anything then mowing the yard, but there is definitely no complaining about not being able to start the equipment or loading the string trimmer. Check out our entire playlist for EGO ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
I've used a hose to clean my Ego mower for 5 years, no issues. I mean its gonna sit for a week before I use it again and I'm pretty sure it's dry by then.
Yep ,I own one of these,a mower with rules,don't cut damp grass,don't rinse grass off with a hose,it WILL mess with the power drive,use brush to clean stuck grass off ,and always have a sharp blade,these are crap ,the last gas mower I had lasted almost 20 years cut grass like a charm
This is it. www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1FNK1Y5?pd_rd_i=B0C1FNK1Y5&pd_rd_w=35Ouh&content-id=amzn1.sym.08ba9b95-1385-44b0-b652-c46acdff309c&pf_rd_p=08ba9b95-1385-44b0-b652-c46acdff309c&pf_rd_r=TQE4E7PBAWZ8CQRRMXM5&pd_rd_wg=k28XD&pd_rd_r=992ca040-7aee-4da6-8287-a2c39f2a9ea5&s=lawn-garden&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyM1BOOFVTRkRaTVJZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTcyMjE4TFVUM1VSWTFKQ0cmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDQ1NTUyNDE1V1BHTFRYNFRUOUMmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=b74d9be1d6c4e9083629f9534fb67cea&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
I just picked up an Ego self-propelled mower recently & stumbled upon your channel. thanks for sharing useful info on the mower. 2 questions... - how would I care for batteries, when they are not in use, or during cold (and sometimes wet) winter months? - how often should blades be sharpened, if i mow my (front & back) yard every 2 weeks?
@T Lin thanks for watching and thanks for the questions. First caring for the batteries is easy. Not leaving them on the chargers all the time is first. When they are done, take them down. Second what to do during winter when they might be used at all. The EGO brand batteries will actually take themselves down to a 30% charge after not being used for over a month. That is the best charge for Lithium Ion batteries during storage. Now I keep mine in the garage all winter long with no troubles. Though when it get's real cold out there, like when the garage stays below freezing all the time and I know I am going to need them for something I bring them in. A frozen battery does not charge well, nor have good run time. And for your last question. At the start to every season. Electric mowers need to have the blades sharpened more often because they don't spin as fast. They have the torque needed to power through long tough grass, but the fact is they just don't spin as fast. So keeping the blade nice and sharp is more important. Hope that helps. Have a great day!
@@AroundTheHome1 thank you for the thorough explanation. I'll have to re-watched your blad sharpening clip & take down the names of the gadgets/tools (sander & such) needed to loosen & sharpens the blade. it def does go near below 0 here during wintertime & my garage feels/becomes an "ice chest", so I'm likely going to store the battery/batteries somewhere indoors. I just wonder whether a heat blanket is needed to keep them, as well as my other wares warm through the cold winter months?!
Love the mower and the concept...but the batteries suck, IMO! Had mine three years and the batteries have gotten so temperamental I can barely get my yard done each week; and the price of replacement batteries is ridiculous when compared to other brands, again IMO.
Sorry your battery crapped out at 3 years. They do have a three year warranty and I have had to use it just last season. They were good to replace it, but you do need to get it from an authorized dealer and register the warranty. They are not cheap, can't argue that. There are some generic options available. ruclips.net/video/fD89MR6yto0/видео.html
Another woman here mowing the lawn for the first time since I was a kid. Thank you so much for this video. Two questions: 1) What is the drill attachment called (and/or do you have a link)? and 2) Does anything on the mower need to be lubricated?
Thanks for watching and for your questions. Here is the link for the drill attachment. www.amazon.com/Lawnmower-Sharpener-Multi-Sharp-Temperature-Resistance/dp/B08XK4S7Z6?crid=3IZ3CA161TKDK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SAZlgdbH7nv3Ky9gCrzSyZvnAxSxNHn1TnJEpb4xYI67G-g7FVvjzkyNO0Ow3LEMYwl41AwOceNJnzuVl7ihEaFbh0Fi5SuoeU-w3OgY9uNCULEgctpt3NStKPJls6ommUVuYOU7gUju_3Yn1x-U8OKdWZ5gPf0AUrRiOJ3iYWXumU_QE1VXSM9969qBvt0_94xf_WXAqCS9dtRZjjyN-zOcc8NUOJC_aIBm-lQsW5g.y3hn3daP0dUaiOU2daZAXYT9NTGKIsODxfjSuUV_NOM&dib_tag=se&keywords=lawn+mower+blade+sharpener&qid=1712828241&sprefix=lawn+mower+bla%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-14&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=b52b5bf01d09d2fbae93eaec24b707f8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl And as far as needing lubricated, it doesn't hurt to use a little WD-40 on the underside axels where the pivot for height adjustments. Other then that, not needed.
Well the manufacturer says to take the battery out when doing any kind of maintenance or cleaning. And I agree that it is good to take the battery out when doing such things. Though, since you have to have the handles extended and then there is a two step process to get the blades to come on, I could have allegedly this time... Wait who we talking about... 🤔
So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org and here is our webpage on everything EGO www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
Wow, I've been hosing mine by putting it sideways for 5 years, everywhere except the battery compartment. Never had a problem with it. I do let it dry for a few hours before I put it away after hosing it down.
Glad that it is working well for you. I just found that there were too many screw holes and other areas that held water. I would let it dry in many different positions to get all the water back out. Decided it wasn't worth it for me.
I think the original link has changed. Here is a good replacement. www.amazon.com/Mower-Sharpener-Universal-Resistant-Damage/dp/B0C3MJKDWL?crid=9VVTLYQPMNWI&keywords=lawn+mower+blade+sharpener&qid=1700750110&sprefix=lawn+mower+blade%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-11&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=6274be9d68cc7d196348a5428c4e72ed&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
In the description, but here it is again. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XJNKFGJ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=5f2b691d62945d9577b8302254a518fa&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
We just got ours. Thank you for the video. The blades are almost parallel to each other. Is this correct or is there some blade set up I have to do? Thank you.
To be honest, I don't exactly know on the exact placement of the blades on the Select Cut models. Every picture that I have seen of them they are pretty close to the same position, nowhere close to being a cross.
You may need to use these factory genuine EGO parts below designed for the LM2130SP/LM2150SP from partswarehouse.com and it will allow the Dual SelectCut blades (AB2100D/AB2101D/AB2102D) to correctly and safely seated inside the cutting deck without protruding out of the lower housing and keeping the correct cutting height according to the mower's cutting height adjustment lever close to the factory setting: 1 X Fan Assembly EGO-3403110001 - (must be replaced as it is thinner with the grove to commentate the secure nuts and bolts for the blades. Fits: LM2020/LM2020SP Ver. A/B, LM2100/LM2100SP Ver. A/B, LM2130/LM2130SP, LM2140SP, LM2150SP) 2 X Blade nut EGO-5630351002 2 X Blade bolt EGO-5640321002 1 X Motor drive shaft keyed washer EGO-5650705002 1 X Flange bolt EGO-5640226002 Enjoy.
When mulching you don't need the bag on right? Also you don't need the side attachment that shoots out grass to the side is that right? Just a closed back?
It's three different ways to mow. If you want to mulch, then you just need the plug. If you want to discharge then just the shoot. And if you want the bag, no plug or shoot, just the bag. Now if you are bagging I do recommend the high lift blade. ruclips.net/video/mI1Ewtd2F_8/видео.html
@@AroundTheHome1 do you hear any rumblings about new ego tools by any chance? I’ve been dying for a pressure washer from them and an upgraded backpack blower.
That normally happens when you bog down the motor to much. This is when a gas mower would stop running, the electric shuts down to keep from damaging the motor. Normally it's just too much grass under the mower so move to a clear spot and get going again in a few seconds after the flashing stops. It is possible you have something wound around the blade that also needs to be cleared. Just remove the battery before working with the blade.
This right here. www.amazon.com/Lawnmower-Sharpener-Multi-Sharp-Temperature-Resistance/dp/B08XK4S7Z6?crid=1WS52B24HJPSB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ErQ7KV_rRQ8AuZkJUgw25bVyTDy5hvRft7UwbXIxXPg6iFPmiV2mA6hIpEUl-TzR9Bgj1yFi1Ewq0PO9JtZloaFcSRaQg1-OKorRwCS7memWh2RogEecxNZUnt7HEef5V3sYSk5ItVcWdrbZH_whPF0hFgfnKh8R5N5WDk_j3lX49CwjJKDqapW8fp0sWTRJovh4jC9AlVIA7s4Ufeg5Ay-i4kNeTlrhY5fiHP1FfuM.chZKI7NANP7hWA5n27iovNXNPu0fnsSTtVdCgSzaCOo&dib_tag=se&keywords=lawnmower+blade+sharpener+for+drill&qid=1705490811&sprefix=drill+sharpener+for+lawn%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=332d0d7815ff92775a5658c69e8fbd50&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
The Craftsman has some similarities, but a lot of differences at the same time. I need a little more info onto what is going on. Is it brand new minus the one time used, or did you get it used and you have only used it once?
The washer for the blade has a flat side. If you don't align the flat side of the washer with the flat side on the bolt you won't be able to get the blade on.
I just bought a 21" LM2125SP and it has 7 height settings. I can't find the height inches in relation to the settings anywhere. Do you have any idea? I'm mowing on setting 4 right now which i think is 2". It supposed to go from 1.25 inches up to 4 inches
@Tom Harries I can't actually tell if you are being serious. But if you are, I am sure that by Government safety regulations you have to stand so many feet behind the mower. Thus, requiring the user to fully extend the handle. There are three height positions that the handle can lock into helping to accommodate most people including my kids when they were 13 - 14 years old.
Thanks for letting know that the link was bad. Here is a new one. www.amazon.com/dp/B08XK4S7Z6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B08XK4S7Z6&pd_rd_w=DG62i&content-id=amzn1.sym.0d1092dc-81bb-493f-8769-d5c802257e94&pf_rd_p=0d1092dc-81bb-493f-8769-d5c802257e94&pf_rd_r=SSM95RCZX312T7YK4CMY&pd_rd_wg=zOPxj&pd_rd_r=320abbfb-b215-45f6-8879-ca8f3a0ea753&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSVRZNkVSVDJYNVZQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTM5MzIzNERPWU9FNUs3SFcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDc4ODQzNzM2UUdSUlFRTzRNRlAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwyJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=e2941a2584908d356553366bfde752f7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
No, that is the newer select cut mower and it is designed to use both to cut cleaner. I'm afraid that I don't have experience with that model, wish I did. Or, at least I am assuming that is what you have. There is supposed to be 3 different interchangeable blades for that mower. The mulching blade, which you see in this video. A high lift blade, that I feature in another video that helps with bagging. And an extended run time blade, that well does what it says. It helps to save battery power. I hope that answers your question.
I have the self-propelled non-x blade model with 7 amp battery. It does not cut even like my Toro did. I have to use a slower speed to get an even cut. also if the grass is longer, the mulching quality is poor. The self-propelled drive train (transmission) is very loud, and whines when in use. Does anyone else have this problem?
Around 5:28, you say you like the mulching attachment. What's the difference between the mulching attachment and any of the other attachments? It's all cut by the same blade from what I understand.
I checked my video to see exactly what you are saying. I mention the mulch plug that has to be in place to keep the grass under the mower to be cut up and mulched. If you take the plug out you need to put the bag on to be bagged.
@@AroundTheHome1 Oh excellent, I didn't know it kept the grass under to be cut mulched. Now I see the benefit. Good to know. Thanks! I believe there is also the side discharge which has another function and I believe that's to prevent grass build up on your deck.
My battery has been dying within 20 minutes and I’ve only used the mower twice. My grass has been tall and I am cutting it down to two inches so I think that may be the problem. There seems to be little airflow in the drum and grass builds up quick. Any tips?
Roy, first I need to ask you some questions. You say you have only used the mower twice. Twice this season, or like you just bought it brand new and it has only mowed twice ever? Are you cutting it on the # 2 mark? Do you have it set to mulch, or are you bagging it? And is the battery actually dead, or is it just shutting off from working too hard?
@@AroundTheHome1 I bought it about a month ago. I’ve only used it twice so far. I have it on the mulching setting right now. I wanna say the battery is dying so quickly because it’s working too hard
@Roy Ridgewater that is possible. Though, even the few times that I really worked mine and got it to shut down because I just bogged it down too hard the battery still lasted over half hour. I mean, it is possible that you are working it even harder. Do you have a really thick grass like Bermuda? Do you have a power gauge on the battery?
For this particular mower it is listed at 36-43 ft-lbs on page 27 of the manual. I have manuals available for download on my website. Here is the link for the EGO mowers. www.aroundthehome.org/ego-mowers-and-string-trimmers.html
I have it in the video description, but here it is again. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XJNKFGJ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=e52eaf1bffcbe98d0846d27475592fdc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Thanks for watching.
You know, that is a good question. When charging the battery it is best to let it cool down a bit before charging it. If you don't have time to wait, these EGO chargers have fans in them that blow air through the battery to help keep it cool while charging. When they are done charging, take them off the charger and store them in a cool, dry area. A shelf in the garage is just fine. The EGO brand batteries will automatically take themselves down to a 30% charge after no use for over 30 days. This is a hibernation stage for the best storage of Lithium Ion batteries. All you need to do is put them on the charger for them to charge back to full and you are ready to use again. I hope that answers your question.
I bought one in July 2022. It's now November 8th 2022 and the battery is failing. It will only cut a very small front lawn before it's 3/4's done. It occasionally stops and displays four RED lights instead of green. What's worse is that EGO's help line is too busy to answer. I used the call back feature on the assistance line and it's now been three days with no call back. I'll be going back to gas very shortly. Not impressed and we feel that we were scammed by EGO.
I know their customer service is not what it should be, but if you registered the warranty and did buy it from an authorized dealer then they will take care of that defective battery.
@@AroundTheHome1 Can't even get them to take my call. Used the call back feature and its now almost 5 days with no call. Not impressed and going back to gas.
That is bad, and I understand. I didn't have problems when I contacted customer service about my battery, but that was a couple years ago. Sad to hear that it is this bad. Did you not call a second time in case the call back feature just glitched?
And I'm just going to say this. It sounds like you were waiting for a reason to go back to gas. I honestly have never heard of anyone calling the company when something went wrong with their gas mower. Does that even happen, or do they just take it back to the store. I honestly see many people bringing back gas powered trimmers, chain saws, and mowers back every year. I am not trying to sell you on this system, but I have used it for that past 4 years and except for one battery I have had no other problems. I can't tell you how many people I see every year in the Lowe's return line with gas powered equipment needing to return it. I do hate that you have had a bad experience with your EGO equipment.
@@AroundTheHome1 Rest assured I didn't put out almost $1000.00 Canadian dollars with the intention of going back to gas. I bought the mower because it was quiet. I never expected a battery that was this poor. And why wouldn't I call the company assistance line? That's what it's there for; that's why they ask you to register the machine. Been a week now and no call back. That tells me all I need to know. This is an experiment (an expensive one) that has been a disappointment.
I Have EGO battery mower, been using it 3 yrs but now it has gone dead. I don't know anything about electricity and if I take it to be repaired I am sure it will be very expensive. With a petrol mower, it's easier to diagnose the problem.
@@AroundTheHome1 Thank you, I can normally repair petrol mowers etc but would have to take this in to be repaired. The motor works as it still drives along but the blade wont engage.
Well, if you have to take this in vs repair it yourself, then yes that will most likely be more expensive. So, the self propelled, drive motor still works. So, power is still getting through the main circuit board most likely. Could be a bad sensor or safety switch. Do the headlights come on? And comparing the repairs on the electric vs the gas is like apples and oranges. Sure, the gas does not have a circuit board to go bad, but the electric doesn't have a head gasket that could go bad nor rings that could burn up.
Thanks! I’m a divorcee and never cut my own grass. I opened the manual and thought, “I think I’ll just keep paying the lawn guy.” Then I found your video and I feel good about using my mower that has been in the box for almost two years! Thanks!
So glad to help. Here is my full EGO playlist in case you have more or want more equipment. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Helped me too. I'm not divorced but my husband is working in Australia and the time difference is not a good time to call him to help. I could be divorced if I did call him😂
I FEEL THE BATTERY SHOULD ALWAYS BE REMOVED WHEN WORKING AROUND THE BLADE . WE CAN NEVER BE TOO CAREFUL . OTHER THAN THAT GREAT VIDEO
Agreed , just in case
Yep. I know someone who lost 4 fingers on a lawn mower. Ugh. Life changing.
Definitely!
Being a guitarist, I am super careful with stuff like this. Pull that battery out!
Also, once the battery is removed before working on the mower, especially in the blade area, try starting up the mower first (without the battery installed) to discharge any energy which may be stored in a capacitor.
Good video. I've had all my EGO products for about three years now, and I love them all. Use them every week. My tip for cleaning the mower is to just use the EGO leaf blower on it after you're done mowing. It doesn't get every speck of grass off, but the majority of it. Then every so often I take a shop rag and just give it a once over.
Thanks for the info!
Brother, this is hands down the best video explaining the in and out of this EGO Mower. Thank you so much for posting. Cheers!!!
Thanks, glad to help. Here is our webpage with everything EGO on it. www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
Get a wire brush and that will remove the grass. You don't need a really stiff one, just one that will do the job.
Thank you for this video. Single mom here trying to mow my own lawn!
You can do it! Also, here is our EGO playlist to help a little with that. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU And don't forget our hundreds of other videos to help you "Around The Home".
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Good video. I personally spray the wheels and topside. I put a plastic bucket on top of the battery compartment and spray but first I blow it out to keep the contacts clean.
I have neighbors dogs that like to go on my lawn so there’s no question about hosing it down. I always blow off everything first. A blower removes a ton of grass and helps dry out the bottom. I have the SKIL (sister company of EGO) which is very similar. It bogs down a lot less than my gas Honda. It weighs about 39 lbs so I’m glad I didn’t get the self propelled version. It’s like pushing a toy. I have an old plastic bucket I plan on notching on the sides that will fit around the blades so I can spray with water. I now love cutting my yard with no intention of ever going back to gas. Cheers
Thanks for the input. They are great mowers. Here is our webpage with everything EGO. www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
Love your video
You speak plainly and easy to understand
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THANK YOU! My first battery lawn mower and I couldn’t figure out why the blades weren’t engaging when I was starting and self-propelling it exactly the way the manual told me. I went to RUclips in frustration and found your video. The minute I saw your demonstration I realized I was confusing the bail switch (what I think of as the throttle) with the self-propel triggers and was missing a step in the process. You’re right that the manual could use some work.
Glad I could help! It seems like all manuals are like that. Here is my full EGO playlist for more helpful videos ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
This is the fix for the locking wheel problem (at least for me) I've posted this on other videos so that most people with the locking wheels will have some information:
Had all the same problems with random locking up of the right rear wheel, and it showed up within months of owning a brand new mower.
The cause of the problems are the "tumblers" not disengaging correctly. These tumblers are 5 tiny cylindrical pins that are supposed to disengage the powered drive system from the wheels, so you can manually push the mower backwards and forwards. What is going wrong is that there is too much factory grease inside the housing where these tumblers reside, and too much grease on the friction clutch (basically a rubber washer under spring tension) . In a short time it builds up around the tumblers and causes some of them to stay in the wrong location. Then, you move the mower around manually and that pin catches randomly because the gob of grease alone held it near the locking location. The clutch also doesn't have enough force to move the cam because it's so loaded with grease that it provides very little force to move the cam as well. One or both of these is basically rendering the whole engagement mechanism hit or miss.
I took my wheel off. Disassembled the clutch engagement assembly and with q-tips and a rag, removed all the built up grease. I used what grease remained to lightly move it around with a q-tip to finely coat the surfaces. Not so much that you see gobs of grease, but rather a thin clear coat. Reassembled and now it's as reliable as can be! No more hanging/locking wheels. I tried every combination of everything to get it to hang and it wouldn't do it anymore. I even tried using the powered drive while manually putting reverse(pull) pressure on the mower to slow it down. The second I let off the power drive, the wheels released instantly and I was pulling it backwards freely.
Steps:
- Remove hub-cap on wheel. This caps just pops off. There is a tiny open groove on one side of the hub-cap where you can insert/pry a thin screw-driver.
- Remove bolt.
- Remove big C-clip. Careful. There is a spring under mild tension. Also, note the order of two washers under it.
- Pull off nylon gear. Note black rubber washer under it. That is the slip-clutch. Most likely covered in lots of grease. Your call on whether removing some access is needed or not. I cleaned it and just left a fine coat of grease. It seemed to provide more clutching power to move the cam on the tumblers.
- Remove small C-clip.
- At this point you are removing the two-part engagement with the 5 tumbler pins. Don't lose parts here!
- I took this assembly to a kitchen table with lots of light and cleaned everything up, getting the excess grease out. You will see that the pins like to stick, while some won't and will fall out easily. NOTE: When you put it together, the 5 sided cam has to be aligned correctly, or it won't fit over the shaft when you put it back together again. A little trial-and-error will help you figure out the right way. Look down the shaft hole to see how the flat sides need to line up.
Just an FYI of how this engagement system works: The nylon cam basically moves in one direction, while the metal one moves in the opposite direction. If you look at the wheel, you will see the gears are engaged from opposite sides, causing them to spin in opposite directions at the same time. This happens when you manually spin the wheel in either direction. This keeps the power assist drive shaft disengaged. Now, if the power assist is driving the wheels, then the tumbler pins engage and drive the wheel. You can play with this when you have the wheel off. Just try turning each of the gears in opposite directions to see it work. If you move them in the same direction, they lock. Opposite direction, and they spin freely.
Hope this helps. I'll do what I can to assist anyone that wants to try this out. I little mechanical know-how, a few tools, and patience are required.
Steven
BONUS FIX: Tired of that clunking sound front the front wheels? You know, that annoying "cheap feel" sound as you go over bumps in your yard? Pop the plastic hub cap off of your front wheel. Remove the bolt. Put a washer with a 1/2" hole over it and put the bolt back on. Repeat for other front wheel. It will take up the slack in the wheel on the black shaft. Your wheel should turn freely, but not wobble and make that "cheap sounding" noise anymore.
This is exactly what I needed!!! Thank you! I have only used the mower once, and my husband did everything, and I cut the grass. I planned to finish decorating the Christmas tree, but my dogs were begging me to go outside and play, so of course I did. We have a really big backyard, lots of gumball trees. I don't know how to drive husband's 0 turn mower. I tried once and ran into a pole! I was going to rake and saw the EGO, so I decided to use it.
I couldn't remember anything about getting it set up to mow! My husband is in Australia working its Saturday morning in Charleston SC, and it is Sunday, 3:00 am in Sydney. I don't think my problem is a good reason to wake him up.
You're step by step video is the reason the Christmas tree is not getting decorated 😮
I couldn't figure out how to put the mulcher part on. Mine looks a little different than yours.
Glad that I was able to help out with the mower. Did you every figure out the mulch plug?
I actually did! It really did a great job!
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@mgburbage that is great to hear. Here is my video about the high lift blade if you choose bagging. ruclips.net/video/mI1Ewtd2F_8/видео.html
I really like the way you get to the point. There's no fluff in this video.
Glad to help.
I use 3 things to clean my EGO mower. A Liberman kitchen broom, soft but firm bristles, a Liberman hand brush, and my EGO Leaf Blower. Always clean the mower after every use so the grass does not dry and stick to the mower deck. Using the Liberman broom you can clean the grass from under your mower in less than two minutes, and don't have to worry about the blades cutting you. Use the Liberman hand brush to clean the wheels and any stubborn grass/mud stuck anywhere the broom won't take off. If you have let the mower sit and the grass/mud has dried, then you can drip the broom/brush into a bucket of water to soften and remove the grass/mud. Lastly I use my EGO leaf blower to remove anything loose stuck to the mower, and the grass that has fallen loose on the deck from the broom/brush. Hope this helps someone.
Thanks for this.
I use my EGO blower to clean up my mower after doing the lawn and it works great 👍
Great tip!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! I was just about to freak out and you solved the weird turning on thing so I don’t have to think I’m just cursed with lawnmowers!!!!! Thanks for the great tip about sharpening!!!! ❤❤❤❤ you ROCK!!! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Subscribed!
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Works great! No problem taking out huge piles of thatch from the lawn.
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching. 🤗
Easy to use for a senior citizen. I needed the information on cleanup
No problem, glad to help. Here is my full EGO playlist for many more great videos. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Great video sir! I have the same mower and i love it!! now i know how to take the blade off and sharpen it!!
Glad I could help. Here is our EGO playlist ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU Might be some other videos to help you out.
The EGO is a wonderful mower,
find it has the power to mow even tall grass & weeds.
Battery only takes about half hour to charge,charger has fan to cool battery.
So nice not messing with gas & oil.
Yes they are. Here is our full EGO playlist ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Thank you sir. It was very helpful. 😊
Most welcome! 👍😎
I brought one the other day never had a mower like it ever and I love it
That's great!
Hi guys, I was just outside cleaning my new ego lawn mower on. April 8th 2024.....day of the eclipse.
I used just regular hot water and drill brush under the deck.
And it works very good!!!....and it's real fast. Just let the brush and your drill do the work and wipe clean.....I got my drill brush years ago from Amazon.
Just wanted to share. Takecare.
Sounds great!
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Wow! You mailed it with "Fire in the Hole" 😅 it is so child & wife proof! All i had to do was hold the startbl button down LONGER LOL! YOO are so much better than the company's own RUclips! You areca keeper and my go to now! THANK YOU!!
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And here is our full EGO playlist. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Wife proof?
The phrase you're looking for is "you nailed* it". And if turning on this mower is wife proof, your wife ain't the sharpest tool in the shed.
Thanks for the good overview. I’m getting an Ego for the new season. I like how you cleaned the deck. I know you can void your warranty if you spray the deck with a hose. And the blade balance check is a great easy test. 👍
Glad it was helpful! Here is my full EGO playlist for more great videos on their equipment. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Use an ego leaf blower to clean the top of the mower.
I believe a dirty lawnmower is a happy lawnmower lol
I mean if rusty and stinky is your thing....
I fully agree with Anthony: please remove the battery before servicing the mower blade or standing the carriage on end. Otherwise very well done.
Really clear, informative video on operating the Ego mower!! Thank you so much!
No problem 👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
Thanks for a very informative video, in particular on how to remove the blade and don't wash it with water.
You are welcome!
Thank you for this video! Just purchased my EGO today and your video haas helped me tremendously
Glad I could help! Here is my full EGO playlist with many more great videos. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
You Rock!!! This video helped me SO MUCH!! Thank you!!
You're welcome! So glad to help. Here is our full EGO playlist with many more great videos. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
just purchased one this morning. I really enjoyed your video! I too love my Ego products.
That's awesome! Here is our webpage with everything EGO on it. www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
This dude ROCKS!!!!!!
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Thanks! :) That screwdriver trick helped me put a new blade on!
Excellent! Glad to help. Here is our webpage with everything EGO www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
Pleaseeeeeeeee...
Remove the battery BEFORE touching the blade !
I mean, if you really want to then ok.
No! I usually have the motor going every time I change the blade.
The trouble with the EGOs is that regularly folding and unfolding the handle will eventually result in damage to the control wiring, most likely at the point where you snap the right side locking tab. In my case, after two years of occasional use, the self propel mechanism began operating only at full speed. If you're handy and can keep track of numerous loose parts (photograph everything), then you can bypass the damaged wire and it's good to go. EGO's design should've better anticipated pinch points that would inevitably damage the control wiring. Trust me, there's zero extra wire length to afford proper flex and there's almost zero chance you can pull another wire through the wiring looms inside the handle even using the existing wire to pull it -- I ran a new wire outside the looms and hope for the best.
That's interesting. Now, I of course don't have the self propelled so I don't know of the possible issues that come with it. Now with mine, I fold the handle back down every time I am done using it. And it has been the only mower that I have used for my yard for over 3 years now. So, it sucks that you have had trouble with the self propelled component.
Just got one recently and really enjoy the ease of use.
It can surely get the job done. ruclips.net/video/r2s4iAcDf4g/видео.html
Spray under the deck with Pam no stick.really easy to clean
That's a new one. Thanks for the tip.
You’re so chill we could be friends
Thanks, and thanks for watching.
Like your style brother! Great video. Looking forward to checking out more. Got my mower. Blower and Whacker/Trimmer on the way. Appreciate the help.
Right on! I'm sure that you will love them. I know I do. Just did my spring clean-up and man was the yard overgrown. Not too much for this equipment though. And I can get my kids to help without complaining. Well, that's not true. They still would rather do just about anything then mowing the yard, but there is definitely no complaining about not being able to start the equipment or loading the string trimmer. Check out our entire playlist for EGO ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
I've used a hose to clean my Ego mower for 5 years, no issues. I mean its gonna sit for a week before I use it again and I'm pretty sure it's dry by then.
Great video. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Here is my full EGO playlist for many more great videos. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Thanks I ain’t knew about that hole!
So glad to help. Here is my full EGO playlist for the rest of your tools EGO Power Plus: ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Nice sharpener 💪. Blinker fluid 🤣🤣🤣
You know it! Also check out our entire playlist of EGO videos. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Yep ,I own one of these,a mower with rules,don't cut damp grass,don't rinse grass off with a hose,it WILL mess with the power drive,use brush to clean stuck grass off ,and always have a sharp blade,these are crap ,the last gas mower I had lasted almost 20 years cut grass like a charm
You got me on the oil. 😮
GREAT video - thanks .!!!
and thanks for showing the sharpener.
Glad it was helpful! Here is our webpage with everything EGO. All of our videos and resources. www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
Great video; very helpful. What's the name of the sharpener product you mentioned that's available via Amazon?
This is it. www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1FNK1Y5?pd_rd_i=B0C1FNK1Y5&pd_rd_w=35Ouh&content-id=amzn1.sym.08ba9b95-1385-44b0-b652-c46acdff309c&pf_rd_p=08ba9b95-1385-44b0-b652-c46acdff309c&pf_rd_r=TQE4E7PBAWZ8CQRRMXM5&pd_rd_wg=k28XD&pd_rd_r=992ca040-7aee-4da6-8287-a2c39f2a9ea5&s=lawn-garden&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyM1BOOFVTRkRaTVJZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTcyMjE4TFVUM1VSWTFKQ0cmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDQ1NTUyNDE1V1BHTFRYNFRUOUMmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=b74d9be1d6c4e9083629f9534fb67cea&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
I just picked up an Ego self-propelled mower recently & stumbled upon your channel. thanks for sharing useful info on the mower.
2 questions...
- how would I care for batteries, when they are not in use, or during cold (and sometimes wet) winter months?
- how often should blades be sharpened, if i mow my (front & back) yard every 2 weeks?
@T Lin thanks for watching and thanks for the questions. First caring for the batteries is easy. Not leaving them on the chargers all the time is first. When they are done, take them down. Second what to do during winter when they might be used at all. The EGO brand batteries will actually take themselves down to a 30% charge after not being used for over a month. That is the best charge for Lithium Ion batteries during storage. Now I keep mine in the garage all winter long with no troubles. Though when it get's real cold out there, like when the garage stays below freezing all the time and I know I am going to need them for something I bring them in. A frozen battery does not charge well, nor have good run time.
And for your last question. At the start to every season. Electric mowers need to have the blades sharpened more often because they don't spin as fast. They have the torque needed to power through long tough grass, but the fact is they just don't spin as fast. So keeping the blade nice and sharp is more important.
Hope that helps. Have a great day!
@@AroundTheHome1 thank you for the thorough explanation. I'll have to re-watched your blad sharpening clip & take down the names of the gadgets/tools (sander & such) needed to loosen & sharpens the blade.
it def does go near below 0 here during wintertime & my garage feels/becomes an "ice chest", so I'm likely going to store the battery/batteries somewhere indoors. I just wonder whether a heat blanket is needed to keep them, as well as my other wares warm through the cold winter months?!
You are welcome, and just bringing the batteries inside for the coldest part of the winter is just fine.
Love the mower and the concept...but the batteries suck, IMO! Had mine three years and the batteries have gotten so temperamental I can barely get my yard done each week; and the price of replacement batteries is ridiculous when compared to other brands, again IMO.
Sorry your battery crapped out at 3 years. They do have a three year warranty and I have had to use it just last season. They were good to replace it, but you do need to get it from an authorized dealer and register the warranty. They are not cheap, can't argue that. There are some generic options available. ruclips.net/video/fD89MR6yto0/видео.html
Very informative thank you
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Thank you so much. Mark M. Wolfeboro NH
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching, and here is our full EGO playlist for more great videos. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Thanks I did not know the handle had three positions.
You are very welcome. Here is my EGO playlist which has a lot of great videos. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Another woman here mowing the lawn for the first time since I was a kid. Thank you so much for this video. Two questions: 1) What is the drill attachment called (and/or do you have a link)? and 2) Does anything on the mower need to be lubricated?
Thanks for watching and for your questions. Here is the link for the drill attachment. www.amazon.com/Lawnmower-Sharpener-Multi-Sharp-Temperature-Resistance/dp/B08XK4S7Z6?crid=3IZ3CA161TKDK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SAZlgdbH7nv3Ky9gCrzSyZvnAxSxNHn1TnJEpb4xYI67G-g7FVvjzkyNO0Ow3LEMYwl41AwOceNJnzuVl7ihEaFbh0Fi5SuoeU-w3OgY9uNCULEgctpt3NStKPJls6ommUVuYOU7gUju_3Yn1x-U8OKdWZ5gPf0AUrRiOJ3iYWXumU_QE1VXSM9969qBvt0_94xf_WXAqCS9dtRZjjyN-zOcc8NUOJC_aIBm-lQsW5g.y3hn3daP0dUaiOU2daZAXYT9NTGKIsODxfjSuUV_NOM&dib_tag=se&keywords=lawn+mower+blade+sharpener&qid=1712828241&sprefix=lawn+mower+bla%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-14&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=b52b5bf01d09d2fbae93eaec24b707f8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl And as far as needing lubricated, it doesn't hurt to use a little WD-40 on the underside axels where the pivot for height adjustments. Other then that, not needed.
@@AroundTheHome1 Thank you!
Wash the undercarriage with the hose all the time. If wet grass is there. Then use blower to dry it. Any remaining residue I use a cloth or towel.
I luuuuv this guy’s videos!!!
Glad it was helpful! Here is our webpage with everything EGO. All of our videos and resources. www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
Did you take the battery out before cleaning?
Well the manufacturer says to take the battery out when doing any kind of maintenance or cleaning. And I agree that it is good to take the battery out when doing such things. Though, since you have to have the handles extended and then there is a two step process to get the blades to come on, I could have allegedly this time... Wait who we talking about... 🤔
Nice and thorough, look forward to trying mine
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Nice video. Thanks!!
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Wow, I've been hosing mine by putting it sideways for 5 years, everywhere except the battery compartment. Never had a problem with it. I do let it dry for a few hours before I put it away after hosing it down.
Glad that it is working well for you. I just found that there were too many screw holes and other areas that held water. I would let it dry in many different positions to get all the water back out. Decided it wasn't worth it for me.
Nice video, please can you share the link for the sharpening attachment you used on the drill to buy it from Amazon. Thanks in advance
I think the original link has changed. Here is a good replacement. www.amazon.com/Mower-Sharpener-Universal-Resistant-Damage/dp/B0C3MJKDWL?crid=9VVTLYQPMNWI&keywords=lawn+mower+blade+sharpener&qid=1700750110&sprefix=lawn+mower+blade%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-11&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=6274be9d68cc7d196348a5428c4e72ed&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Picking mine up Monday
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Nice video. Do you have a link for the blade sharpener for the drill? Thanks
In the description, but here it is again. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XJNKFGJ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=5f2b691d62945d9577b8302254a518fa&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
We just got ours. Thank you for the video. The blades are almost parallel to each other. Is this correct or is there some blade set up I have to do? Thank you.
To be honest, I don't exactly know on the exact placement of the blades on the Select Cut models. Every picture that I have seen of them they are pretty close to the same position, nowhere close to being a cross.
Great video thanks for sharing!
👍 So glad to help! Thank you for watching. Check out hundreds more of our videos at www.aroundthehome.org
Dude great video! I just ordered the X blade dual blade high lift/mulching blades and the bristle brush!
Hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think.
You may need to use these factory genuine EGO parts below designed for the LM2130SP/LM2150SP from partswarehouse.com and it will allow the Dual SelectCut blades (AB2100D/AB2101D/AB2102D) to correctly and safely seated inside the cutting deck without protruding out of the lower housing and keeping the correct cutting height according to the mower's cutting height adjustment lever close to the factory setting:
1 X Fan Assembly EGO-3403110001 - (must be replaced as it is thinner with the grove to commentate the secure nuts and bolts for the blades. Fits: LM2020/LM2020SP Ver. A/B, LM2100/LM2100SP Ver. A/B, LM2130/LM2130SP, LM2140SP, LM2150SP)
2 X Blade nut EGO-5630351002
2 X Blade bolt EGO-5640321002
1 X Motor drive shaft keyed washer EGO-5650705002
1 X Flange bolt EGO-5640226002
Enjoy.
When mulching you don't need the bag on right? Also you don't need the side attachment that shoots out grass to the side is that right? Just a closed back?
It's three different ways to mow. If you want to mulch, then you just need the plug. If you want to discharge then just the shoot. And if you want the bag, no plug or shoot, just the bag. Now if you are bagging I do recommend the high lift blade. ruclips.net/video/mI1Ewtd2F_8/видео.html
Any idea how to fix a "slipping" self-propel mechanism?
Wish I did. I haven't had the pleasure of using the self-propelled. Maybe someone else on here does..
Why is there only one blade on yours? I see two on others.
This is a base model. Higher up models have the X cut and use two blades.
Great video! I’m all in an buying one!
Good choice! Here is our EGO playlist with lots more videos for almost all their equipment. ruclips.net/p/PLxwydrM6xLuXnc39AF0vaAYvLdauVFlBU
Maybe I missed it but did you work on the underside with the battery still in the unit?
I probably forgot to show that, so just take the battery out before removing the blade.
Maintenance of anything is important. I am replacing a 20- year old Honda, I’ve maintained. Would silicone spray help with keeping the deck clean?
I have not used that before, but I would assume that a silicone spray, or WD-40 or even cooking spray would help it to wipe off easier after mowing.
Gas is for suckers!!! Lol I’m kidding but really, I love my ego tools. Nice one man .
They are great. Here is our webpage with everything EGO www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
@@AroundTheHome1 do you hear any rumblings about new ego tools by any chance? I’ve been dying for a pressure washer from them and an upgraded backpack blower.
I'm afraid I don't. I'm not big enough yet for them to include me on things like that. Maybe one day.
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers! 🐕
thanks for the info Great job
Glad to help. Here is our webpage with everything EGO www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
What to do when the exclamation mark is flashing
That normally happens when you bog down the motor to much. This is when a gas mower would stop running, the electric shuts down to keep from damaging the motor. Normally it's just too much grass under the mower so move to a clear spot and get going again in a few seconds after the flashing stops. It is possible you have something wound around the blade that also needs to be cleared. Just remove the battery before working with the blade.
Hey there. I have an ego. That drill/sharpening attach. What is that thing called in the store? the end piece. I'll pop it on my Rhoby
This right here. www.amazon.com/Lawnmower-Sharpener-Multi-Sharp-Temperature-Resistance/dp/B08XK4S7Z6?crid=1WS52B24HJPSB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ErQ7KV_rRQ8AuZkJUgw25bVyTDy5hvRft7UwbXIxXPg6iFPmiV2mA6hIpEUl-TzR9Bgj1yFi1Ewq0PO9JtZloaFcSRaQg1-OKorRwCS7memWh2RogEecxNZUnt7HEef5V3sYSk5ItVcWdrbZH_whPF0hFgfnKh8R5N5WDk_j3lX49CwjJKDqapW8fp0sWTRJovh4jC9AlVIA7s4Ufeg5Ay-i4kNeTlrhY5fiHP1FfuM.chZKI7NANP7hWA5n27iovNXNPu0fnsSTtVdCgSzaCOo&dib_tag=se&keywords=lawnmower+blade+sharpener+for+drill&qid=1705490811&sprefix=drill+sharpener+for+lawn%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=332d0d7815ff92775a5658c69e8fbd50&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
spray it with an air compressor, I use my shop vacuum with the reverse feature.
Great tip!
I have a Craftsman that is very similar to the EGO. Any advice on why the blade would not spin when on. I’ve only used it once since I got it.
The Craftsman has some similarities, but a lot of differences at the same time. I need a little more info onto what is going on. Is it brand new minus the one time used, or did you get it used and you have only used it once?
The washer for the blade has a flat side. If you don't align the flat side of the washer with the flat side on the bolt you won't be able to get the blade on.
You are absolutely right.
I just bought a 21" LM2125SP and it has 7 height settings. I can't find the height inches in relation to the settings anywhere. Do you have any idea? I'm mowing on setting 4 right now which i think is 2". It supposed to go from 1.25 inches up to 4 inches
Man, I really don't know the settings to inches correlation. Sorry.
Even I can do that! :) Thanks for the vid!
You can do it! Here is our webpage with everything EGO - www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
Do you have link for Amazon for sharpner for the blade. Good videomthanks
Yes, link was in the video description along with some other EGO equipment. But here it is again. amzn.to/3wO43Ea Thanks for watching.
They didnt think of dwarfs when they came up with the handle fully extended to use feature.
@Tom Harries I can't actually tell if you are being serious. But if you are, I am sure that by Government safety regulations you have to stand so many feet behind the mower. Thus, requiring the user to fully extend the handle. There are three height positions that the handle can lock into helping to accommodate most people including my kids when they were 13 - 14 years old.
I purchased same model with self propel few months ago. Bummed to realize it's not a brushless motor.
You know, I didn't realize that either. I know I love the performance of this mower, brushless or not.
@@AroundTheHome1 gonna do the dual blade retrofit. Ordered the blades and parts.
yo, your link for the Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener isn't working. can you fix?
Thanks for letting know that the link was bad. Here is a new one. www.amazon.com/dp/B08XK4S7Z6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B08XK4S7Z6&pd_rd_w=DG62i&content-id=amzn1.sym.0d1092dc-81bb-493f-8769-d5c802257e94&pf_rd_p=0d1092dc-81bb-493f-8769-d5c802257e94&pf_rd_r=SSM95RCZX312T7YK4CMY&pd_rd_wg=zOPxj&pd_rd_r=320abbfb-b215-45f6-8879-ca8f3a0ea753&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSVRZNkVSVDJYNVZQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTM5MzIzNERPWU9FNUs3SFcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDc4ODQzNzM2UUdSUlFRTzRNRlAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwyJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=e2941a2584908d356553366bfde752f7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
My mower came with two blades installed, one jagged and one not jagged, in a cross or X pattern. Should I be mowing with one blade?
No, that is the newer select cut mower and it is designed to use both to cut cleaner. I'm afraid that I don't have experience with that model, wish I did. Or, at least I am assuming that is what you have. There is supposed to be 3 different interchangeable blades for that mower. The mulching blade, which you see in this video. A high lift blade, that I feature in another video that helps with bagging. And an extended run time blade, that well does what it says. It helps to save battery power. I hope that answers your question.
I have the self-propelled non-x blade model with 7 amp battery. It does not cut even like my Toro did. I have to use a slower speed to get an even cut. also if the grass is longer, the mulching quality is poor. The self-propelled drive train (transmission) is very loud, and whines when in use. Does anyone else have this problem?
Self propel on my ego mower but mower motor won't run help
Around 5:28, you say you like the mulching attachment. What's the difference between the mulching attachment and any of the other attachments? It's all cut by the same blade from what I understand.
I checked my video to see exactly what you are saying. I mention the mulch plug that has to be in place to keep the grass under the mower to be cut up and mulched. If you take the plug out you need to put the bag on to be bagged.
@@AroundTheHome1
Oh excellent, I didn't know it kept the grass under to be cut mulched. Now I see the benefit. Good to know. Thanks! I believe there is also the side discharge which has another function and I believe that's to prevent grass build up on your deck.
Thank you. Here is our webpage on EGO with all of our videos and other resources. www.aroundthehome.org/ego-power-plus.html
I just use my Ego blower and blow it out. Works fine for me
That can work too. Thanks for watching.
My battery has been dying within 20 minutes and I’ve only used the mower twice. My grass has been tall and I am cutting it down to two inches so I think that may be the problem. There seems to be little airflow in the drum and grass builds up quick. Any tips?
Roy, first I need to ask you some questions. You say you have only used the mower twice. Twice this season, or like you just bought it brand new and it has only mowed twice ever? Are you cutting it on the # 2 mark? Do you have it set to mulch, or are you bagging it? And is the battery actually dead, or is it just shutting off from working too hard?
@@AroundTheHome1 I bought it about a month ago. I’ve only used it twice so far. I have it on the mulching setting right now. I wanna say the battery is dying so quickly because it’s working too hard
@Roy Ridgewater that is possible. Though, even the few times that I really worked mine and got it to shut down because I just bogged it down too hard the battery still lasted over half hour. I mean, it is possible that you are working it even harder. Do you have a really thick grass like Bermuda? Do you have a power gauge on the battery?
I just use my EGO Leaf Blower to blow the grass out before storage.
To really find that out about the water you could just ask Ego themselves and ask them what they say. But I am sure what you said is true.
They say don't hose it off, to use rags or paper towels.
@@AroundTheHome1 Okay thanks. I will make sure not to do that. I haven't so I am happy I found that out before I made that mistake
Is there no torque specifications for blade installation?
For this particular mower it is listed at 36-43 ft-lbs on page 27 of the manual. I have manuals available for download on my website. Here is the link for the EGO mowers. www.aroundthehome.org/ego-mowers-and-string-trimmers.html
Can you post link to that sharpening attachment for your drill? Thx!
I have it in the video description, but here it is again. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XJNKFGJ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=e52eaf1bffcbe98d0846d27475592fdc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Thanks for watching.
How about battery maintenance.
You know, that is a good question. When charging the battery it is best to let it cool down a bit before charging it. If you don't have time to wait, these EGO chargers have fans in them that blow air through the battery to help keep it cool while charging. When they are done charging, take them off the charger and store them in a cool, dry area. A shelf in the garage is just fine. The EGO brand batteries will automatically take themselves down to a 30% charge after no use for over 30 days. This is a hibernation stage for the best storage of Lithium Ion batteries. All you need to do is put them on the charger for them to charge back to full and you are ready to use again. I hope that answers your question.
I bought one in July 2022. It's now November 8th 2022 and the battery is failing. It will only cut a very small front lawn before it's 3/4's done. It occasionally stops and displays four RED lights instead of green. What's worse is that EGO's help line is too busy to answer. I used the call back feature on the assistance line and it's now been three days with no call back. I'll be going back to gas very shortly. Not impressed and we feel that we were scammed by EGO.
I know their customer service is not what it should be, but if you registered the warranty and did buy it from an authorized dealer then they will take care of that defective battery.
@@AroundTheHome1 Can't even get them to take my call. Used the call back feature and its now almost 5 days with no call. Not impressed and going back to gas.
That is bad, and I understand. I didn't have problems when I contacted customer service about my battery, but that was a couple years ago. Sad to hear that it is this bad. Did you not call a second time in case the call back feature just glitched?
And I'm just going to say this. It sounds like you were waiting for a reason to go back to gas. I honestly have never heard of anyone calling the company when something went wrong with their gas mower. Does that even happen, or do they just take it back to the store. I honestly see many people bringing back gas powered trimmers, chain saws, and mowers back every year. I am not trying to sell you on this system, but I have used it for that past 4 years and except for one battery I have had no other problems. I can't tell you how many people I see every year in the Lowe's return line with gas powered equipment needing to return it. I do hate that you have had a bad experience with your EGO equipment.
@@AroundTheHome1 Rest assured I didn't put out almost $1000.00 Canadian dollars with the intention of going back to gas. I bought the mower because it was quiet. I never expected a battery that was this poor. And why wouldn't I call the company assistance line? That's what it's there for; that's why they ask you to register the machine. Been a week now and no call back. That tells me all I need to know. This is an experiment (an expensive one) that has been a disappointment.
9/16 socket on a metric product!
I Have EGO battery mower, been using it 3 yrs but now it has gone dead. I don't know anything about electricity and if I take it to be repaired I am sure it will be very expensive. With a petrol mower, it's easier to diagnose the problem.
Have you tried a different battery?
@@AroundTheHome1 yes. have two batteries and tried both
Well, I'm sorry that your mower has stopped working. Though I don't know that it would be more expensive to repair then a gas mower that quit working.
@@AroundTheHome1 Thank you, I can normally repair petrol mowers etc but would have to take this in to be repaired. The motor works as it still drives along but the blade wont engage.
Well, if you have to take this in vs repair it yourself, then yes that will most likely be more expensive. So, the self propelled, drive motor still works. So, power is still getting through the main circuit board most likely. Could be a bad sensor or safety switch. Do the headlights come on? And comparing the repairs on the electric vs the gas is like apples and oranges. Sure, the gas does not have a circuit board to go bad, but the electric doesn't have a head gasket that could go bad nor rings that could burn up.
Sticking with combustion engines.
That's cool.