I have a task force 12 amp 20 inch electric push mower. I was mowing some longer grass and hit a rock hiding in the grass. I immediately stopped the mower for damage. Other than a blade dent, everything looked ok. I continued mowing for about five more minutes and then the mower shutoff by itself. The handle breaker had blown. I reset the breaker and tried starting it again. I apply power via the button and level and the breaker pops again after about 10 of power. It seems the motor never tries to spin up either. I noticed that the motor cabin was very hot. I thoight this may have been an over heating issue because of the long grass. I let it sit for a week unplugged to let it cool / discharge. I tried it again and got the same issue. Any ideas?

I finally got the motor cabin open after dealing with the soft metal screws. Three of the four screens stripped. I had to drill them out.
After opening the cabin, I found it full of lawn debris. After cleaning it out the motor started. Now I'm noticing that the rotor and shaft drop about an 1" when I start up the motor cause the blades to swing out of center. This is also letting debris into the motor cabin. The rotor and shaft return to proper position after the motor is stopped. I have a feeling an anchor, pin, or brace sheared off when I hit the rock. Any body know were I can find a service manual or breakdown of this lawn mower? I finally got the motor cabin open after dealing with the soft metal screws. Three of the four screens stripped. I had to drill them out.
After opening the cabin, I found it full of lawn debris. After cleaning it out the motor started. Now I'm noticing that the rotor and shaft drop about an 1" when I start up the motor cause the blades to swing out of center. This is also letting debris into the motor cabin. The rotor and shaft return to proper position after the motor is stopped. I have a feeling an anchor, pin, or brace sheared off when I hit the rock. Any body know were I can find a service manual or breakdown of this lawn mower?

Uhg. I figured out I broke the motor assembly. On a better note, I found the OEM of the Task Force lawn mower. It is Sunrise Global. I found the owner's manual that includes a full break down and part's list. You can look it by the model number. You can find it at the site:http://www.dixiesales.com/lowes/suppleme... Uhg. I figured out I broke the motor assembly. On a better note, I found the OEM of the Task Force lawn mower. It is Sunrise Global. I found the owner's manual that includes a full break down and part's list. You can look it by the model number. You can find it at the site: http://www.dixiesales.com/lowes/supplemental-parts-lists.aspx?MFG=SUN&DESC=Sunrise%20Global&PARTS=True