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Problem Possible cause Remedy Page
Petrol Engine - Speed control linkages Clean speed control linkages 43, 46
does not run clogged or jammed
smoothly
Petrol Engine - Defective engine-stop-line, Check line and connection,
does not stop earth missing check earth contact
when set
to stop
Petrol Engine -Loose cylinder head or Tighten cylinder head, ¬ 43, 46
output too low damaged sealing exchange sealing
-poor compression Have engine checked ¬
Clutch does -Clutch hand lever misadjusted Adjust clutch free play 48
not decouple
Clutch slips -Clutch hand lever misadjusted Adjust clutch free play 48
-Worn out clutch Exchange clutch disc ¬
Excessive -Loosened screws Tighten attachment bolts 55
vibration
Mowing output -Dull knives Exchange or re-grind knives, 47
suddenly remove burr with hand grinding stone.
declines
Plant trash -Dull knives Exchange or re-grind knives 54
gets caught -Knives not straight Remove knives and re-align
between - Blades are not aligned Re-align blades ¬
knives -Bottom pivot arms warped Re-align arms ¬
Blade tips of - Top knife protrudes too far Adjust knife holders and wear plates 51–53
bottom knife over bottom knife
work into blades
of top knife
Blades are -Bent blades or knives, Check whether knives are straight,
not on top twisted knife back re-align, if necessary,
of each other until blades align as well. ¬
¬ = For this purpose contact your AGRIA workshop.
6. Troubleshooting