EGO Power Plus 21-inch Mower Repair
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- First I want to say I absolutely LOVE this EGO 56V Cordless Self-Propelled Mower Model LM2100SP. I've had it since June of 2017 and it has worked flawlessly. So this week when I went to mow the lawn and mulch leaves, I was really surprised when it did not start. However, after examining and troubleshooting I found the problem and wanted to share how I fixed it with you.
Please note that EGO mowers have a limited 3 and 5-year warranty and you should check with the manufacturer to see if you are covered by this warranty.
The "jumper wire" in this video is a 16 or 18 gauge "Primary wire" which is commonly used in automotive and general electrical applications. It has a single copper conductor (vs stranded) and is wrapped in PVC insulation. You can purchase a short length (off the spool) from any good hardware store for a couple dollars.
Home Depot does not show this model available any longer but here is a link at Low's:
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Amazon
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SAFETY NOTE: Please be sure to remove the battery when working on your mower and keep hands and feet away from the blade at all times.
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Lynne
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Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Glad it helped!!
You have my respect and absolute gratitude. Thank you for your dedication to finding answers then sharing your results. I also want to thank you for your ability to explain in sequence and detail without repeating information, changing information and all of the information in video as it relates to the most important information WITHOUT SPENDING UNNECESSARY TIME. You are a UA-cam gem.
Many thanks!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH ‼️‼️‼️
Your solution worked perfectly! I thought I was going to have to send this away to get it fixed. Now it’s working again and it only took 15 minutes to fix it.
We love this lawnmower. We’ve had it for 5 years and have never had any problems with it whatsoever until today. It’s always started up and ran great every single time. I highly recommend the entire Ego line of equipment to everyone.
Awesomeness! If you have not done so, it would be great if you would subscribe! Thanks!
Good job! Saw similar fixes by other UA-camrs but yours was the best ! I had the same problem, removed the spring from the handle switch as well. Used the bridge and works great now. Too many safety features, they over engineered a great product. Keep it simple stupid works the best.
Thanks
Thanks, you too!
Piling on to the chorus of accolades. You saved me more than a buck or two. Your clear explanation allowed me to diagnose the issue as similar and fix it. Thank you!
You are welcome!!
Thank you!! Mine stopped working this afternoon. I tried removing the extension interlock was flaky but it stopped working after removing the spring. This fixed it!
You're welcome!!
Thank you so much! Mine just quit on me. I watched another video that showed this too, but he didn't talk (AT ALL). I didn't understand what was going on, so I didn't feel comfortable just putting wireing in my mower. You explained it, so now I feel comfortable doing it. Thanks!
Glad it helped! Hope you will subscribe and thanks for sharing!!
You rock!! This was exactly what was wrong with mine. Thanks so much!
You're welcome!!
I just repaired my mower, thanks to you! Your video is far superior to any of the others I saw. Thank you for a very excellent view of the wire harness, and exactly where to put the jumper wire. You’re the best!
Great to hear! Thanks for watching. Hope you will subscribe!
Good video, thanks. I have the 2100SP and the mower motor works fine but the self propel motor will not come on. I find no kinked or broken wires. Would like to test the two switches in the handle. Wonder if a bypass would hlep me identify which switch may be faulty?
Thanks for watching. I don't have any experience with the 2100. Would be good to check the handle switches...let us know how you do!
Awesome video, thank you for showing us how to disassemble and how meticulous you are with troubleshooting! =)
Thanks David, I appreciate your great feedback and watching!
We absolutely LOVE this mower, so much that we bought one for our daughter. The problem I have IS that very wire, but it looks like the problem is in where it connects within the confines of the motor...down where it's tough to get to. Is there a way to get to it? I will try this simple procedure first BEFORE I totally panic. Thanks so much for posting this simple fix.
Hi Pat, Thanks for watching and subscribing! My mower had the wire fail in the folding handle vs the motor so hopefully this simple jumper fix works for you. Let me know. Good luck. I too love this mower!!
@@mi-tinker Yes, the fault was in the wire where you said it was...in that folding up area, and your "hack" made it work...saving me all kinds of grief. Thank you so much.
@@Solarbeez Glad this worked for you!!
Cheers! You just saved me a bunch of money on a new mower. I was at a loss. You have a calmness about you that helped give me the confidence to dive in fix the wires. You’ve got a new subscriber and fan for sure!
Hi Jason, thanks for the great feedback! Much appreciated!! Glad it helped you!
Had the same issue and used your fix/workaround. Thank you for the clear instructions.
They told me I was out of warranty, but this is a terrible design (bordering on a defect, IMHO) for such a high end (and priced) product.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I hope you will subscribe!
I imagine lots of folks will say it is a bad idea to bypass a safety feature, but frankly this particular one is bad design, not to mention somewhat redundant. I think your solution will solve the exact problem I am having with my EGO mower, and probably many others as well. Thanks for the video.
Yep a lot of safety features on this machine I don’t mind bypassing one of them. The jump wire has been working for 2 years now. I avoid folding the handle now as a rule to prevent any new problems with the wire harness. Thanks for watching and I hope this fixes yours!
I had the same problem. I was trying to figure out how to bypass this wire. I have been twisting the wire in different positions to get the lawn mower to work. Thanks for the vid. I should of figured this out myself but hey.... I think this is a common issue because my wire was kinked exactly how yours was. Over time of folding and unfolding the mower the wire breaks and shorts. I was about to buy a whole new wire harnes for $120.
Thanks for sharing! Did you get it working again? Hope you will subscribe!
Very, very impressed 👏👌👍!!! I had the same problem, thanks for showing how to resolve this issue.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
While I was on hold with EGO I watched this video. Then I hung up. Mine had the same problem and I used your fix. Thanks!
Hi Charlie, I'm glad the video helped you! Happy Mowing!!
I’ve seen another ego lawnmower owner have the same issue after 3 years the safety mechanism seems to bend or crimp to keep the mower from turning on the blade .. this is me asking questions or finding problems with ego lawnmower before I buy
Thanks for the insight. I believe if you were to ask the majority of the EGO mower owners they would say they love their mowers. I’d never go back to gas powered mower. To consider as well. 🙂
Fixed mine in less than 15 minutes thanks to your video. Thank you!
I want to add that when I thought my mower may need warranty repair (mine is same as your model that I purchased in 2018) I went online and saw endless reviews about how horrible (worse than horrible) the EGO customer service has been this past 18 months. We all understand that times have been tough, but from what I read, if I wasn't able to fix this myself, I was going to go with a different brand for replacement.
Awesome, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
My mower is back up and running thanks to your excellent video!!! I was able to diagnose the issue using the jumper-wire. However, I inspected the wiring for breaks, but all looked good. I was then able to determine the pins in the connector weren’t making full contact. After lightly bending the pins down in the male end of the connector, I was able to stop and restart my motor consistently. I wouldn’t have gotten to this level of troubleshooting had it not been for your video.
Glad it helped! Hope you will subscribe!
4:26 awesome video and the solution worked like a charm ! My Ego is an LM2100/2102SP purchased March 2017 and also worked flawlessly until now. One thing that would be helpful is to add that the wire for the jumper should be solid (not stranded) 18 AWG. Same wire used on doorbells.
Thanks for watching and the comments! A lot of folks ask about the wire. It is all outlined in the description. The fix in this vid still going strong 2 seasons later…Cheers!
@@mi-tinker Sorry I missed the wire size in the description ! I hope that’s the only issue I have with my Ego. Thanks again !
@@BruceWarnerFrederick no worries, glad it helped. I appreciate the kind words! I’ve really enjoyed my mower as well... It is now at least 5 years old if not 6!
It's a work-a-round but it worked for me. Pivoting the handles would make it briefly run but no amount of wiggling the wires would do it. Strangest condition I've seen yet.
Glad it worked for you!
You were right there were the issue was. Should have just cut that harness open and fixed the bad wire. But after thinking about this you did not void the warenty.
Hi Tacoma, thanks for the post. I did cut the harness near the hinge and could not see an obvious break… so it may have been up have been higher in the wire harness (near the slide extension) which means chasing it up the handle and more tearing apart… so i made a risk reward decision with the jumper wire fix vs going deeper into the rabbit hole. The mower was already out of warranty so I had nothing to lose by taking a half-day and seeing if I could fix it. Im happy to say the mower and the fix are still going strong 2 mowing seasons later. Again thanks for watching, commenting and liking the video. I hope you will consider subscribing too! -Lynne
Brilliant fix for EGO that had the same problem. Thank you!
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!!
Mine had the same problem, I just replaced the wires from the pivot point to the connector and it fixed the issue and still has the safety feature, The big clicking relay that is visible is the relay for the drive wheels only, so when the handle is folded the drive wheels won't engage. Thanks for your video.
Did u tape your fix? Be great to see it! Thanks!
What is the little jumper thing. I’m clueless but can’t find a repair place.
Hi Karen, thanks for the question. Check the information in the description there is a lot of info there. FYI: The wire is about the size of a small paperclip but is has a coating on it... Some people even use a small paperclip and wrap it in electrical tape... kind of the same thing. Best of luck to you!!
i love how you diagnosed it and figured out why it didn't work....sometimes people tell you how to fix something but if you know WHY it works, that helps so much more...great video!!!!
Hi Brian, thanks for watching and for the awesome feedback. Much appreciated!
Great troubleshooting and repairing vid, thanks for posting.
Thanks. Glad you liked it!
First of all, great, thanks! MUCH! The next question ... is this a common failing with the Ego mowers?
Thanks! Based on 84k views, it must be happening to a lot of people. I’m guessing/ hoping Ego is aware of the problem in these early mowers and has made corrections to the design. I really like my mower. It continues to do a great job after 6-7 years!
I have similar issue. Thanks for video. Currently I get it started by messing with handle up and down. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you should you need it in the future! Good luck with the handle wiggle!!!
Thank you for sharing your fix. My 3 yo Ego started this exact same problem about a week ago. I'll be using your suggestion to get mine up and running again. Like you, I figured out the problem was in the handle extension and I was dreading digging into that joint to try to repair or replace the micro switch. Your jumper bypass is way easier. Other than the switch in the handle wearing out, my Ego is a great mower. In 3 yrs of a lot of use and this is my only problem, Ill take it. Had gas mowers that were a PITA within the first year.
Hi John, I do like my EGO mower indeed. It is Quiet and, except for this issue, started every time, which I can not say about any gas mower I've owned over the years. I'm happy not to be yanking on the cord, wearing ear protection, and changing oil!
The jumper fix is still working great this summer. We are now storing the mower (while not in use) with the handle in the mowing position (not folded) to prolong the wire harness life. I'm hoping to get many more years out of the mower. Hope you do too!
Your fix is great, I just found exactly the same issue with my mower and plan to do the same after seeing your video. Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad this helped you!!
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@@glorialoflin5521 Check your computer or phone's audio settings :-)
@@mi-tinker I'm not sure what's wrong
Do you still press the button down before squeezing the lever or do you just squeeze the lever and it starts. Thank you!
Hi Joe, thanks for the question. The start method you described of "pressing down the button and squeezing the lever" will be the same as before. That has not changed. What has changed is what I call the 2nd of 3 shut-off safety features which are: #1 is the opening/unfolding the handle from the hinged down position (for compact storage). #2 is extending the handles to full height/length (where the locking clips are in the middle) and the #3 is the push button and lever at the top and squeezing the handle. The work-around you see in the video bypasses the shut-off for the #2 handle extension as seen at time stamp 3:44 in the video... everything else works the same as before. Hope this helps!
@@mi-tinker awesome!! Thank you!!!!
Great video....What year did you buy this lawnmower and how long did you have it until it started having this issue?
Thanks, I bought my mower in 2017-18 the problem popped up 3.5 years into owning it. I love the mower. Most of the problem seems to stem from the wire harness running through a tight section of the folding handle and pinching it . Hopefully EGO has had time to improve this design shortfall... I really love this mower... so much nicer, easier and quieter than a gas mower!
That was a neat repair. I just bought the new LM2156SP w/10ah battery from Lowe’s yesterday. Anxious to see it in action! Thanks for the video!
Hi Danny, Glad you like the video! The newer model and battery should have really great power. Let me know how you like it. I love mine and it is one of the earlier generation mowers!
how do you fix the self drive feature? Mine has been running fine for a year and it just quit for some reason. Worked yesterday, no drive today.
Thanks for watching! You may have a broken wire in the folding handle that controls the self propelled feature. You may be able to find a video on that on as well. There is a spring mechanism inside the handle casing at the top of the handle. May be check that. Good luck!! Hope you will subscribe!!
Ditto ditto ditto, just used your fix and my 92 year old Dad is elated! Bravo!! Had to remind him it’s raining and he has to wait till tomorrow! LOL!
CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH!
Wonderful!! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! You showed me how to repair my (mostly well designed) Ego mower. I watched 4 other helpful UA-cam videos before yours. Your video is efficiently edited and worded. Ego sent me an email that allows me to bring the mower to their (only) warranty repair shop in Georgia - an hour drive away. A two-hour round trip to bring the mower there and then a two-hour trip to bring it back weeks later. With the possibility a technician may return the mower with new problems. My lowest risk solution was to repair my mower as you explained. Thank you for your excellent, efficient work.
Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching…much appreciated!!!
Such a design flaw at that folding point! Mine is stuck in high speed propel, and they authorized a replacement under the warranty. 🤞🏼
Glad you were able to get it fixed under warranty!
Great information...FYI Continuity test could prevent you from tearing into the wiring harness unnecessarily so with a multimeter thank you again
Thanks for watching. I’d love to learn more about electrical...and using a multimeter.
I want to thank you so much for showing me how to fix my Ego lawn mower. I have viewed many mumbo-jumbo UA-cam videos, and none of them are direct, straightforward, and to the point like yours. "Thank You" You just saved me about $500.
Great to hear!
This worked like a charm. I have zero wiring skills and was able to figure this out. I felt like MacGyver! You saved me a 2 hour round trip to the nearest repair shop. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
This procedure worked perfectly for us. Thank you so much! I love the mower but agree with Thomas Kelly that it is over-engineered a bit. A great solution to a puzzling problem. The only caution is that when we do things like this we may void any warranty. Also, remember to make certain the big relay underneath the housing is in place. When we first tested the bridge we forgot, so the mower wouldn't start. Rookie mistake on our part. You saved us $$!
You're welcome glad it helped!
You are awesome !!! Now I can get my 1st E-go out of shed and fix
it , same exact symptoms!! I loved that mower so much I bought another !! Thank you so much for this insight. Wish you were in my neighbor hood!!!!
LOL!!! Thanks for this feedback... Made my day!😊
That is great! I love my mower as well after 7 years. Good handling. Quiet. Starts every time.
I have the same situation! Ego warranty sent me a new mower as a replacement, which I sold and bought a higher-end model. I've been keeping this one around because I couldn't part with it for the $50 I figured I would get with it not running.
6/8/2024. Just looked this up I chose you and it took me two minutes works great Thank you for you post hope someone pays it forward to you
Thanks! Much appreciated! Hope you subscribe... opportunity to donate as well in the description should you like. Thanks again!!
Outstanding.. This could have been a manufacture installation defect or just wear and tear.
Thanks! I think mine failed due to the wiring harness not being protected enough where the handle folds (design issue) and wear and tear... I typically fold my handle after each use and store the mower upright/vertically to take up less space (which I love).
I know this is old but I so appreciate you! I just had to buy a new double oven today as ours has broken twice. Then my mower wouldn't start (you can't make this stuff up). I watched your video and tried to replicate but the spare wire I have was too thick. So, I used a staple (literally) as my jumper, wrapped it in electrical tape and it started and ran just fine! I'll probably get a better jumper wire later but it worked! Thanks again.
Sounds like you needed that win! Glad it worked!
Good now I know what to do and that must be a common problem, saw 2 videos in a row that had the same problem.
I think this is a common problem after 3-4 years of use. Thanks for watching!
I bought a refurbished unit from the big orange store :) The mower worked awesome a couple times but then I ran into this problem. The plastic pin in one of the clamps is broken so I assumed it was failing to close a switch. Your video has convinced me that I assumed wrong. Many videos show the same issue but this is the best explanation I have seen by far. THANKS MUCH. Question: what awg wire is your jumper? Looks like maybe 14 or 16?
Thanks for watching and leaving this great comment and question! I used a scrap piece of standard house wiring I had in the shop. So it was either 12 or 14-gauge. Hope you get it up and running again!
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thanks, just used your vid myself. tyty^^
Glad I could help
Just picked up the new Ego 2156, my first battery mower. Only used it for 1 cut but I love it. Quiet, plenty of power, much lighter so I rarely use the self propel, and very little vibration compared to gas mower. Hopefully Ego has addressed the pinch point issue in the handle with the latest models but I saved your video just in case. Well done, cheers.
Still really love mine... in comparison to a noisy gas mower. Hope you love yours as well!
Woooah this fixed it for me too! Those dang pinched cables. Thanks a lot! Got the mower for $50 and started jostling cables. Got it running for a bit, but then it stopped again. This brought it all back to life. 🎉 Thanks!
Glad it worked for you. They are nice mowers. I hope mine keeps working for another 5 years!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. You have a new sub
Thanks for the sub!
Hi, I just found this video of yours and it was extremely helpful. I don’t know who you are, but based off this one video I need you in my life. You are well spoken and seem to know your stuff. I (jokingly) want to know everything about you. Like what you do for a living, what you do everyday, and I need to know all your other talents. Because I need to do everything you are doing to obtain the knowledge you have.
Thank you, have a great day.
LOL... quite the complement! Glad this helped you! I've always been a hands on tool type person and learning how things work. Thanks for leaving the fun note.
This saved my mower! Thank you for this video! I didn’t have an extra wire so I cut the other side of the connect and joined the red and black wire together and that worked for me!
Thanks Jorge, way to go on using the existing wire! I hope you will subscribe it will help grow the channel!
This is exactly what's going on with my mower. Thanks! (Before I proceed, I'll check my warranty - don't want to void.)
Thanks for watching. Hope your warranty covers it!
You "Hot Wired" your Lawn Mower!!
fun right?
Thank you for this video. Mine has a new issue of leaving a bit of black oil wherever it sits. Can't figure out where it is coming from. Maybe you can do a video on oil leak in your Ego mower sometime? I just liked & subscribed, so hopefully I'll get notified when your next video is published.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I’m sorry you are having problems with your mower, I can’t think of why there would be an oil leak on this mower. Being battery operated, it should not have any type of oil tank that I know of. Maybe put a piece of clean cardboard under it after use, and check the cardboard for the leak the next day. You may be able to better locate the problem based on where the leak is on the cardboard in relation to the mower. Maybe even post a photo of what you find (location of the leak and type of fluid oil or other) Good luck!
Ego support was not helpful. Have you come across a slow blinking yellow light on mower?
Hi Keith, Sorry I have not come across this blinking yellow light. I did see in another video where it looks like the blinking light may be called an "overload protection indicator". Check the blade housing and make sure it is clean and blade sharp... Some people were also saying they were trying to cut really dense/thick grass.
Is this the blinking light you are getting? ua-cam.com/video/vghtdxfiWlM/v-deo.html
here is one more video I found having to do with the blade. ua-cam.com/video/LnWZmHIAg2Y/v-deo.html
You are one Smart Lady. I am very impressed with your troubleshooting and repair. Great fix and who needs that interlock anyway?
Thanks!! Sorry your ego did not work out. The batteries are pricy. I love mine bc it is so quiet and even with my fix (over a year ago) it is still going strong. If you don’t want to putter around fixing it, Put it on free cycle or gift it on marketplace… someone will play with it or fix it. 😊
Great video! Another question, Have you been able to modify the battery cover so that it will stay open? I thought it was hinged on a screw, but seems to be pinned in. I find it very annoying that it flops shut all the time
Hi thanks for watching and for the question. I have not had that issue with mine. I only need it open to change out the battery, so it has not been a problem for me.
Thank you for this video. I have the same mower. It failed to start April 2021. I took off the protective case to look at the electronics and was completely lost. I took it to Home Depot. They shipped it off and called me 2 weeks later saying it’ll be $400 to fix and my warranty was voided because I removed the protective case. I found your video and told them to not repair, but send it back. They lost some of my mower (protective case and screws). It’s been a complete hassle dealing with Home Depot but finally got my mower back, 8 weeks later (still waiting for my case and screws- they’re gonna call me when they find them). But you’re technique worked! It started right up. I felt obligated to thank you!
Hi Grant, Thanks much for your feedback... What an ordeal you've been through!! I'm so glad the video helped you and your mower is working again. Your thoughtful comments are greatly appreciated!! :-) Lynne
Very good troubleshooting. After searching I discovered the same thing. A small jumper solved my problem. Hopefully EGO will look at these comments and design a permanent fix.
That would be great if they did!
Thank you! I watched three videos on this, of descending duration and increasing skill levels. Yours was the briefest and clearest explanation and solution. I think you had the clearest understanding of the electronics as the other two rewired the whole relay.
You're very welcome! I'm glad this helped you out and thank you for leaving this great comment... much appreciated!
thank you for this info I'm hoping to get one I have the trimmer
Thanks Neil, I've been happy with my mower to date. Hope you like the trimmer. I'd be interested in hearing how you like it.
I arrived at your channel while searching UA-cam videos that might explain why my EGO mower started smoking from the motor compartment. And even though that is not the focus of your video, I stayed and watched the entire thing. You did a fabulous job on this, a really great video!
Thanks so much for taking the time to not only watch the video, but to leave this wonderful feedback and complement. I put a lot of work into my videos and try to create how-to content from real life fix-it situations as they are being tackled - Thanks for making my day!
I have the non propelled ego version, the extension handle locks are always finicky
Thanks for the comment. I can see where the handle locks could be finicky. Do you like your machine? For me this is the first time in 3 years that I've needed to do any work to it other than charge the battery and hose it off every so often. Three things I really like: 1) no gas, oil or pull cord, 2) much much quieter than a gas engine, 3) Quick and easy fold and store upright taking up a lot less space in garage or shed. Again thanks for your comment!
@@mi-tinker I have the 1st gen. No issues, just needs dried grass scraped off once a while and blade sharpening. I would prefer it have a slightly higher cutting height setting. Probably was setup for southern lawns originally.
so, just bringing the handle close to close and starting it in that position helped. Brand new mower. Thank you for this work-around.
Thanks for watching, liking and subscribing!
I bought one of this a few months ago. I have had nothing but troubles with it. What the hell moving the handle bar up and down have any effect on the starting mechanism is beyond me. I’ll keep reading these threads but I got the feeling this machine is gonna end up in the pile of junk in the back.
Bummer you must have bad machine. I've had mine 7 years and I still love it. Hope you can return yours.
I was in the process and found your video helpful as I didn't know what wires to jump out the switch. I cut the plug on the bar side about 4 inches up, soldered the wires, and then used heat shrink on the wires. Removed the switch and 1 less thing to worry about going forward. Works like a champ, thanks for your video as it gave me the sought after information I needed!😊
Glad it helped!
Thank you for your video and very helpful technique for this problem. My mower is up and running again. Much gratitude from Florida 😎
Awesome. Thanks for watching!!
Wow! My ego was doing the exact same thing and I have no skills with electrical stuff but I followed your video step by step and I got it running thanks to you! Thank you for creating the video, save me $$ on having to buy a new one!
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!! Hope you will subscribe!
I've got this issue out of the box today, which is VERY frustrating. I'm not sure if its the 1st or 2nd relay just yet, but probably not worth opening it up as I'll be in warrantee.. I just wanted to mow today!
Bummer. Sounds frustrating.
First off thank you for the info you provide. I have a 21" Select Cut EGO mower that starts up an runs for a few seconds and then shuts off. It Normally starts back up again runs for 15 or 2o seconds then sure of again. Any idea what the problem might be. Thank you
Thanks for the question. Do you have a second battery to test if the battery is the problem? It sort of sounds like what happens with some of my other battery powered equipment when the battery is losing power. Maybe the battery is at the end of its life span. Alternatively, there may be a problem with one of the safety switches cutting out while in use. I had an issue with it not starting after I sharpened the blade as well. I took it off again and then it worked just fine. Evidently it was not tightened correctly and the second time putting the blade back on it ran fine. Let us know if you solve the problem!!
Thanks for posting this.Very helpful.
You are welcome...Glad it was helpful!
Great job when I picked up this exact mower from the side of the road and I look forward to seeing if I can fix it.
Thanks good luck on the fix. Hope you will subscribe! Let us know!
Brand new out of the box and the blade won’t even turn! Have you had this happen?
Bummer. Sorry you are having problems. Never had any problems like that. I’d suggest you make sure the handle is all the way extended, if not it will not start. Hopefully you find out what the issue is. I’ve been very happy with my mower!
Thanks just bought one hope this doesn't happen but I will remember this fix.
Thanks for watching! I've really enjoyed my EGO mower.
Linn I have the same mower and was wondering if you've had any problems with the drive working but starting staying on low setting. Lever moves but just goes slow like a crawl.
Thank you
Hi, Thankfully, I have not had this problem. If you find an answer let us know!
Great video. This made my day
Glad it did! Thanks for the nice comment!!
First lawn mower. Ever. Learning everything prior to using. Thanks for video on the wiring. Less fear now.
Congrats. I think you will enjoy the mower. I'm on year 4 and still really enjoy mine!
Thank you for the help! This worked! You are the best. Fantastic video.
Thanks! Glad it helped you. Hope you subscribe!!
To many safety interlocks with EGO
Hi Tom, Thanks for watching. Three safety switches does seems like a lot... I'm guessing it was designed that way be to prevent accidental starting while the mower is upright (for storage) where the blade would be fully exposed. With this fix you would override the handle extension (2nd safety shutoff) override. Thanks again!
Good stuff! I hope your bypass has high enough current capacity!
Hi Gary, thanks for your comment. Can you flush it out a little more? You thinking the wire gauge might be too thin? Please Share possible ramifications. Always good to learn something! FYI I’ve been using this fix since last fall and still working well… again thanks for leaving your comments and chance to learn something new!
@@mi-tinker, yeah, that’s what I’m wondering. I don’t claim to know.
That wire may or may not carry actually power to the motor; it might just be a control signal, in which case little current capacity is needed.
@@mi-tinker -I used 16 gauge solid copper thermostat wire as the jump wire. I tried using 14 gauge solid copper wire but it wouldn’t fit inside the terminal
Nicely done. Thank you. My self propel quit, so I will open the wires to look like you did.
Let us know if you figure it out! Thanks for watching!
Great video got my mower goin right away with that jumper wire.....
Thank You!
Awesome. Glad this worked for you! Thanks for watching!
Just wondering if this was covered by their warranty.
Thanks for watching and the question. I've had my mower for going on 4 years, so I did not consider it a warranty repair due to the length of time I had owned it. Even if it had been a warranty item. I could have been without a mower for some time, I personally decided to do the DIY fix.
Can some help me to put back the starter handle back together.. I dissembled it but can’t figure it how to put it back.. help pls
Hi Mark, if you take a look at my video at the 3 second mark there is a image of the open handle. There is a spring that likes to pop off that you see in that image. Here is the link ua-cam.com/video/nkVtcAnTEZQ/v-deo.htmlsi=nJsO9F_8gijhWeS-&t=3
There is also another video that might help ua-cam.com/video/bp7285ZuS3M/v-deo.htmlsi=dwVPGWBfuFgys0Sa
Let us know if this helps!
We just bought an ego about a month ago. We can't get to cut. We power it and checked if the blades spin and they don't. Any ideas how to fix this problem?
The ego has several safety shut offs. On mine, I sharpened the blade last year and after reinstalling it it would not run. I reinstall the blade again it worked fine. So there may be a blade balance issue? Let us know if you get it fixed! Best of luck!
I had the same problem. My EGO would also self propel, but got the yellow light when trying to engage the blades.
It appears my battery was overcharged. I ran the battery for 10 minutes on my EGO weedeater then put it back in the mower and it worked again.
So I'm thinking My battery charger or battery may be going bad after 2 years and the mower won't engage at this level of charge.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. let us know how you get a resolution. I think there is a 3 year warrantee. Hopefully you get it resolved at little or no charge!
My problem is getting worse. The ego started on cement, but not in the grass. Now a day later it's not starting on cement. The battery works fine on my weedeater. Called ego and I have to take it into the shop. I have until Nov 2021 until the 5 year warranty runs out.
@@DanPancamo Bummer and very strange. Have you changed or sharpened the blade by chance? I had a situation where I sharpened the blade and it after putting it back on it would not start. I had to take it off and put it back on without tightening so much. let us know what you find out!
@@mi-tinker I did change the blade yesterday, but it had issues before and after the new blade. It worked after the new blade fine. Now today it won't even start on concrete. Any initial load on the blade and it shuts down.
Took into the service center today, but they have a 4 week backlog. The ego service guy on the phone seemed to know what the problem was once I told him about not starting on the glass, but starting on concrete.
Thank you thank you thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I can't get the self propelling to start.. in the middle of cutting it just stopped ... any ideas how to fix ?
Might be another wire issue... let us know if you get it fixed!
Do recommend the ego over gas mower?
I really love this mower. I have a yard that is about 75x150 ft and it does a great job. What I love about this mower is how easy it is to use and how quiet it is! I can mow any time of day and not bother my neighbors like with my pervious gas mower. I don’t have to wear ear protection either. It was a great choice for me. Folds up so easily too... out of the way and compact in comparison to my old gas mower!
Warning do not buy this lawn mower. I hate mine, only worked 2 years and it wasn’t cheap. Save your money.
Sorry, you had the problem... mine has been working for 5+ years now. Other than this one problem and sharpening the blade it has been great. I had a friend sell me his Ryobi battery mower and it too is a nice mower at a lower price point. Hopefully, you found a mower that works for you!
That was an awesome video and awesome fix! I just found this video, and wanted to ask if you could give me some info on how to fix my self-propelled system. whenever I push or press the lever the light on the battery lights up green, but the mower doesn't move. My question is...do you think it's the self propeller motor or the switch?
Thanks Mario. UnfortunatelyI do not have any experience with the self-propelled motor or switch. From your description, when you engage the lever, the green light comes on (indicating the signal is getting through, but something is preventing it from powering. Let me know if you find the answer. I think another viewer had the same problem. Best of luck!!
@@mi-tinker thank you so much for your reply. All the best to you.
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a mouse chewed up the same 3 wires, im wondering if i can just connect the black and red together but without a jumper wire
I can’t tell you for sure. If you try it let us know how it works!
Mine is good as new now!
Great to hear!!
Thank you very much. I jumped the wires you did and fixed
Good news! Glad you are up and running!
I have the same Mower 5 yrs now and it stopped today self propelling .. ugh .. any help ?
Bummer... sorry to hear. Any luck with the fix? If so, let us know!