Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine does not
start
Engine starts but
equipment does
not run at full
power
Engine splutters,
stops
Engine overheats
Drive does not
switch on
Output unsatis-
factory or engine
labouring
Blade does not
turn
Abnormal noises,
rattling or vibra-
tions
Possible Cause
Too little petrol in the tank
Incorrect starting sequence
Spark plug connector
not put on correctly
Sooted spark plug
Incorrectly adjusted carburet-
tor mix
Dirty air filter
(
Incorrectly adjusted carburet-
tor mix
Gas lever (
23) not in cor-
rect position
Incorrectly adjusted carburet-
tor mix
Sooted spark plug
Ventilation holes blocked
Incorrect spark plug
Too little engine oil in the en-
gine
Bowden cables
(
adjusted
Grass too short or too long
Blade blunt
Blade blocked with grass,
grass collection box full, ejec-
tion channel blocked
Blade blocked with grass
Blade not installed correctly
Blade not installed correctly
Blade damaged
Fault Correction
Fill with petrol
Follow the instructions for starting
the engine (see "operation")
Attach the spark plug connector
(
11a)
Clean, adjust or replace the spark
plug (see "cleaning and mainte-
(
11b)
nance")
Have the carburettor adjusted by a
specialist workshop
Replace the air filter (see "cleaning
13)
and maintenance")
Have the carburettor adjusted by a
specialist workshop
Gas lever in position
„Operation")
Have the carburettor adjusted by a
specialist workshop
Clean, adjust or replace the spark
(
11b)
plugs (see "cleaning and mainte-
nance")
Clean the ventilation slot
(
11b)
Change the spark plug
Fill with engine oil (see "initial op-
eration")
Adjust the Bowden cables or have
32)
mis-
them adjusted by a specialist work-
shop
Change the cutting height (see
"setting the cutting height")
Have the blade sharpened or re-
placed by a specialist workshop
Remove the grass (see "cleaning
and maintenance")
Remove the grass
Have the blade installed by a spe-
cialist workshop
Have the blade installed by a spe-
cialist workshop
UK
(see
93