Cobra LT86MRL - ENGINE RUNS UNEVENLY; ENGINE OPERATING AT REDUCED POWER; BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE; MACHINE DOESNT MOVE

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Problem
Possible cause(s)
Remedy
Engine runs
unevenly
1. Carburetor problem
Contact your Dealer or Service center.
2. Air filter blocked.
Clean or replace the air filter.(See
engine manual)
3. Fuel tank ventilation
blocked.
1. Check and replace the fuel filter if necessary;(see engine
manual or contact your Dealer or Service center.)
2. Empty the fuel tank and refuel with fresh fuel;
4. Grass is too high
Reduce the travelling speed according to the height of the grass
and/or raise the cutting height.
Engine operating
at reduced power
1. Air filter blocked.
Clean or replace the air filter. (See engine manual)
2. Engine speed too low
Increase throttle.
3.Travelling speed too
high.
Set to a lower travelling speed.
4. Spark Plug defective.
Replace the spark plug; see engine manual.
5. Fuel tank ventilation
blocked
1. Check and replace the fuel filter if necessary;(see engine
manual or or contact your Dealer or Service center.)
2. Empty the fuel tank and refuel
with fresh fuel;
Problem
Possible cause(s)
Remedy
Battery does not
charge
1. Fuse defective.
Replace fuse. If the fuse blows
repeatedly, determine the cause (usually a short-circuit). (par.
6.4.3)
2. Poor contact between
battery poles
and cables.
Check the connections.(par. 3.4)
Machine doesn’t
move
1.Brake is engaged
Keep the brake pedal pressed down and release the parking
brake, release the brake pedal slowly to start forward movement
of the machine. (par. 5.4.2)
2. Gearbox disengaged
( Hydrostatic Gear)
Engage the gearbox. (par. 5.3.5)
3.Drive belt detached
Fit belt in place .
4.Drive belt defective or
worn
Replace drive belt.
Strong vibrations
1. Blades loose.
Check and tighten all the blades
( see Torque tightening par. 6.4.4) or contact your Dealer or Service
center.