Troubleshooting - Efco EF 98 L/14,5 K Manuel D'utilisation

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
1. With the key on «START» the
starter motor does not run.
2. With the ignition key turned to
«START» the starter motor runs
but the engine does not start
3. Starting is difficult or the engine
runs erratically
4. Weak engine performance
during cutting
5. The engine shuts down whilst
working
6. The cutting means do not
engage or do not stop promptly
when they are disengaged
7. Uneven cut
8. Unusual vibrations while
working
9. Uncertain or ineffective braking
10. Erratic forward movement,
poor drive when going uphill or
if the machine has a tendency
to rear up
LIKELY CAUSE
– starting conditions have not
been met
– badly connected battery
– battery terminals crossed
– flat battery
– blown fuse
– wet circuit board
– malfunction on the starter relay
– insufficiently charged battery
– faulty fuel supply
– faulty ignition
– faulty carburetion
– forward speed too high in relation
to cutting height
– the safety devices have cut in
– blown fuse
– problems with the engagement
mechanism
– cutting-means assembly is not
parallel to the ground
– inefficient cutting means;
– cutting-means assembly is full
of grass
– the cutting means are
unbalanced or loose
– loose bolts and screws
– the brake is not adjusted
correctly
– problems with the belt or the
engagement device
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SOLUTION
Turn the ignition key to «STOP»
and look for the cause of the
problem:
– check that all starting conditions
are met (see 5.2.a)
– check connections (see 3.4)
– check connections (see 3.4)
– recharge the battery (see 6.2.3)
– replace the fuse (10 A)
(see 6.3.5)
– dry using luke warm air
– contact your Dealer
– recharge the battery (see 6.2.3)
– check the level in the tank
(see 5.3.3)
– open the fuel stopcock (if fitted)
(see 5.4.1)
– check the fuel filter
– check that spark plug cap is
securely fitted
– check that the electrodes are
clean and have the correct gap
between them
– clean or replace the air filter
– empty the fuel tank and refill with
fresh fuel
– check and replace the fuel filter if
necessary
– reduce the forward speed and/or
raise the cutting height
(see 5.4.5)
– check that all starting conditions
are met (see 5.2.b)
– replace the fuse (10 A)
(see 6.3.5)
– contact your Dealer
– check the tyre pressure
(see 5.3.2)
– reinstate the alignment of the
cutting-means assembly in
relation to the ground (see 6.3.1)
– contact your Dealer
– clean the cutting means
assembly (see 5.4.8)
– contact your Dealer
– check and tighten all the engine
and frame bolts
– contact your Dealer
– contact your Dealer