Sprint 460SPX Notice D'instructions page 16

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Problem
Starter cable resists pulling.
Engine does not start.
– For appliances with electric starting
devices:
Unusual noises (rattling, clanging,
knocking).
Shaking, vibrations.
Unclean cut or speed is decreasing.
Grass is not being picked up or grass
catcher is not filling.
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Operating Instruction – Lawnmower with IC engine
Possible cause(s)
Safety lever has not been
pressed.
Blade is blocked.
Engine defective.
Throttle is not in the right
position.
Lawnmower is standing in long
grass.
No fuel in the tank.
Spark-plug lead not connected. Connect spark-plug terminal.
Fuel old or dirty.
Air filter clogged.
Choke not actuated.
Primer not actuated for cold
start.
Accumulator discharged.
Lead damaged.
Fuse defective.
Bolts, nuts or other mounting
parts slack.
Cutter(s) loose.
Cutter(s) damaged.
Cutters not balanced correctly.
Engine not secure.
Grass too high.
Grass too damp.
Ejector clogged.
Blades blunt.
Insufficient power from motor.
Grass sack full.
Dirty grass sack.
Remedy
Press safety loop against the upper
bar.
Remove spark plug connector and
get rid of the blockage.
Contact a specialist garage
Set throttle to position
(if the engine is cold).
Set throttle to /max position or
START (if the engine is warm).
Place the lawnmower onto a surface
with shorter grass.
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
Replace with new fuel.
Clean air filter.
Pull out choke.
Actuate primer.
Charge accumulator with the
charger provided.
Check whether electric lead OK.
Have defective fuse replaced by a
specialist workshop.
Tighten parts. If the noises persist:
Contact a specialist garage
Cutter fastening screw must be
tightened at specialist garage.
Cutters must be replaced at
specialist garage.
Cutters must be replaced or
balanced at specialist garage.
Engine must be secured at
specialist garage.
Set larger cutting height, if
necessary mow twice.
Let the lawn dry.
Switch OFF engine, remove
hindrance.
Cutters must be replaced or
reground at a specialist garage.
Mow more often. Select a greater
cutting height.
Switch off engine. Unload grass
catcher.
Switch off engine. Clean air ducts in
the grass catcher.
or CHOKE