Troubleshooting; Technical Data; Engine; Mower - Sabo 40-SPIRIT Livret D'entretien

18 TROUBLESHOOTING

Fault Possible cause
Control handle not
Engine does not start
turned down.
up
Fuel tank empty.
Spark plug connector
loose.
Spark plug defective or
soiled or electrodes worn
out.
Too much petrol feed to
engine (spark plug wet).
Air filter soiled.
Air filter soiled.
Engine power
decreasing
Spark plug clogged with
soot.
Fuel old or soiled
Air filter dirty.
Engine runs irregularly
Spark plug contaminated
with soot.
Extreme vibration
Blade blunt.
Unclean cut, lawn is
yellow
Cutting height too low.
Engine speed too low.
Mowing too fast.
Insufficient overlapping
of cuts when mowing.
Lawn becomes matted.
TurboSignal ignored
Ejector blocked
J + K .
Engine speed too low.
Cutting height too low
with grass too high.
Mowing speed too fast.
Grass is damp.
Blade blunt.
Mulched grass
appearance is poor:
clumps, excessive
clippings, rough cut.
Mulching rule not
followed (cut max. 1/3 of
the grass height; the
height of the grass to be
cut must be lower than
10 cm)
Travel speed too fast.
Remedy
Press the control handle onto
the upper part of the bar D .
Fill up with clean and fresh
fuel.
Push plug connector in place
In case of faults and defects which have not been listed here, please contact the
or have it checked by an
nearest authorized dealer.
authorised workshop.
Repairs which require specialized knowledge should only be performed by a qualified
Replace or clean spark plug,
expert. Your authorized dealer will naturally also be glad to help if you do not wish to
set electrode distance Y .
perform the maintenance work described here yourself.
0.7 – 0.8 mm
(for model 40-SPIRIT RS)
0.5 mm (for model

19 TECHNICAL DATA

40-SPIRIT).
Have it checked by an

Engine

authorised workshop.
40-SPIRIT RS
Clean or replace the air filter
insert W .
Clean or replace the air filter
insert W .
Have it checked by an
authorised workshop.
Empty the petrol tank and fill
with fresh petrol.
Clean or replace air filter
insert W .
Have it cleaned by an
authorized dealer.
Have it checked by an
authorized dealer
Have it sharpened and
40-SPIRIT
balanced by an authorized
dealer Q .
Adjust to higher cutting height
I .
Have it checked by an
authorized dealer.
Adjust mowing speed.
Tall grass conditions may
dictate that more overlapping
of cuts is required.
A lawn scarifier can remedy
the problem considerably
Empty the collecting bag L .
Have it checked by an
authorized dealer
All models
Set higher cutting height I .

Mower

Adapt mowing speed, switch
motor drive off if necessary.
Allow the lawn to dry.
Have it sharpened and
balanced by an authorized
dealer.
Adjust to higher cutting height
I .
Convert mower to rear
discharge U2 + S1 and
mow grass first with higher
cutting setting.
Adjust travel speed.
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Grass build-up under
deck.
Insufficient overlapping
of cuts when mowing.
Grass not dry.
Motor
Capacity
Rotation speed
Power of Device
Electrode gap
Fuel
Tank capacity
Lubricating oil
Oil quantity
Motor
Capacity
Rotation speed
Power of Device
Electrode gap
Fuel
Tank capacity
Lubricating oil
Oil quantity
Housing
Cutting width
Cutting heights
Adjustable-height handlebar
Grass collector capacity
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Wheels front / rear
Adjust to higher cutting height
I .
Tall grass conditions may
dictate that more overlapping
of cuts is required
Adjust to higher cutting height
I .
Let grass dry.
B&S 4-stroke motor, 675EXi
163 cm
3
2800 min
-1
2.6 kW
0.7 – 0.8 mm
Unleaded standard petrol,
with max.10% ethanol
approx. 0.9 litres
SAE 30, SAE 10W30, SAE 5W30
or similar brand name oil,
Minimum quality SF
0.4 – 0.5 litres
B&S 4-stroke motor, 550 E-Series
140 cm
3
2800 min
-1
2,1 kW
0,5 mm
Unleaded standard petrol, with
max.10% ethanol
approx. 0,9 litres
SAE 30, SAE 10W30, SAE 5W30
or similar brand name oil,
minimum quality SF
0.4 – 0.5 litres
Impact-resistant plastic (PP)
400 mm
Central, 24, 32, 40, 50, 60, 75 mm
3-way
44 litres
22 kg (40-SPIRIT)
23 kg (40-SPIRIT RS)
1360 mm
455 mm
1010 mm
Ø 150 mm / Ø 180 mm