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    Mike H
    I recently bought a HU600L from Sear's. A few issues...Answeredescalated
    General Product Question posted March 28, 2012 by Mike H, last edited April 14, 2012 
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    Question:
    I recently bought a HU600L from Sear's. A few issues I'm having:

    1. The power on this thing is horrible! Going up the slightest hill in longer grass forces me to push - Like it's a manual mower.

    2. The rear wheels CONSTANTLY lock up - Can't pull in backwards.

    3. The mulching capability is horrible, at best - I usually am forced to mow my large lawn 2 times to get rid of the clumps left behind.

    Any ideas before I junk this relatively new mower?

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    Greg P.

    Hi, Mike

    Thanks for contacting the Answer Army to post your questions.

    That unit should have enough power to climb hills no problem but "tall grass" is a relative term that is open to interpretation.

    With that said you may be able to upgrade to a better mulching blade that will move more volume. As for the drive wheels locking up, that is normal for any self propelled machine. If you will push the unit forward about 2 to 3 inches with the drive handle released before you start to pull the unit backwards it roll normally.

    Thanks again from the Husqvarna Technical Services Team.

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    • Greg P.

      Hi, Mike

      Thanks for contacting the Answer Army to post your questions.

      That unit should have enough power to climb hills no problem but "tall grass" is a relative term that is open to interpretation.

      With that said you may be able to upgrade to a better mulching blade that will move more volume. As for the drive wheels locking up, that is normal for any self propelled machine. If you will push the unit forward about 2 to 3 inches with the drive handle released before you start to pull the unit backwards it roll normally.

      Thanks again from the Husqvarna Technical Services Team.

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    • Rainer Kemper

      Mike I have the same mower. I have tried different blades, don't spend the money. I'm sure it is a design flaw, especially after reading all the other questions. I removed the safety rubber in the back and that made it easier to pull back.

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