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Fault Possible Cause Remedy
Readjust the clutch cable.Clutch cable stretched.
Drive belt is to be replaced.
Obtain assistance from
a Brill Service Station.
Drive belt broken.Wheel drive not functioning.
Allow lawn to dry, do not mow
if grass is wet.
Ground softened by water,
lawn too wet.
Mower leaves deep tracks.
Change blade and/or use
a slightly higher cutting height.
Blade is too blunt,
cutting height too low.
Lawn turning yellow,
cut not clean.
V-belt must be replaced by
specialist workshop.
V-belt torn.
Turn rotary switch to 1 with the
motor switched off.
Rotary switch at 0 position.Aerator roller is not operating with
the blade (only 40 BHC).
Motor overhaul at specialist
workshop required.
Cylinders, pistons and bearing
of crankshaft have seized.
No motor oil in crankcase.
Motor starts for a short time then
suddenly stops with a loud bang.
Clean spark plug and/or
fill the fuel tank.
Spark plug defective or
fuel tank empty.
Press the primer several times
(see Putting your Lawnmower
into Operation).
Primer was not operated
when starting the motor.
No fuel, fuel tank empty.
Motor does not start.
Tighten bolts for blade.
Damaged parts must be replaced
at an authorised service centre.
Blade damaged (out of balance),
cutter bar fixings at motor shaft
loose.
Lawnmower does not run smoothly
or vibrates vigorously.
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Check each time you use
the equipment
Inspect the equipment each time
before you use it. Do not use the
equipment if safety devices (switch
handle, safety covers) and/or
if the cutting device is damaged
or worn. Never disable safety
devices.
Check the work area before
starting work. Remove any
foreign bodies present (e.g. stones,
branches or bones). Check for
foreign bodies whilst working.
Always wear strong shoes and
long trousers whilst working.
Do not work barefoot or in light-
weight sandals.
Warning! Petrol is extremely
inflammable. Only keep petrol in
the container provided for the pur-
pose. Always fill the tank outdoors
and do not smoke when filling the
tank with petrol. Fill up with
petrol before starting the engine.
Stop the engine before topping up.
Never open the tank cap or top up
with petrol whilst the engine is run-
ning or the equipment is hot.
For safety reasons, do not attempt
to start the engine if the petrol
has overflowed. Instead, remove
the equipment from the area con-
taminated with petrol. Doe not
make any attempt whatsoever
to start the engine until all the
petrol vapours have evaporated.
For safety reasons, the petrol tank
and tank cap must be replaced if
damaged.
Always replace damaged exhaust
components.
Check the cutting tools regularly for
damage and have them repaired
correctly if necessary.
Only have cutting tools replaced
by Brill Service or your authorised
specialist dealer.
11. Instructions for correct use, safety instructions