My EGO mower struggles to cut through grass lately. On 2 of 6 (2nd lowest) it chugs and makes noises like it’s choking up. When I mulch, it’s especially worse

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A few questions I have about my ego and cutting in general.

Are you not supposed to “mulch” at a #2? Is mulching meant for #5 or #6 and just barely chopping off the top?

At #2 and #3, parts of my lawn cutting make my mower choke up and slow down, even when I’m not mulching and instead bagging up.

I thought battery was going bad so I bought a new battery.

I thought my blade was dull so I bought a new blade (though I picked the “bagging” high upward air flow blade they sell).

Maybe I’m just missing something but I can’t imagine ever cutting my grass close at a #1 because it struggles at #3.

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Here’s why this happens and what you can do: Dirty Air Filter on Your Lawn Mower: Clean or replace. Dirty Spark Plug: Clean or replace. Build Up of Clippings & Debris: Clean underside of your lawn mower deck as noted above.

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If your freshly mowed lawn looks like it’s been cut to different heights, it’s a sign that your battery lawn mower blades might be blunt. The areas of bluntness and sharpness on the blade is what makes the grass appear it has been cut at varying heights.

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Sharpening or replacing the mower blades is also the answer if grass tips look ragged or tattered instead of cleanly cut. Blade vibration also causes an uneven cut. To eliminate vibration, replace unbalanced blades and worn mandrels.

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Blade vibration also causes an uneven cut