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remember that the exhaust and other parts will get hot. Thus, do not touch parts that
emanate heat, as these may burn you.
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
Loud while running,
machine vibrates
heavily
• Screws are loose
• Blade fasteners are loose
• Blade is unbalanced
• V-belt damaged.
• Discharge chute blocked.
• Check screws
• Check blade fasteners
• Replace blade
• Replace V-belt.
• Clean discharge chute
Engine does not
start
• Incorrect start sequence
• Brake lever not pressed
• Speed lever not in"N" position
• Spark plug is defective
• Fuel tank is empty
• Bowden cables too long
•poor fuel, storage without emptying
the petrol tank, incorrect petrol type
•spark plug fouled (carbon residue
on the electrodes), electrode
distance too large
• The spark plug is wet from the
petrol (motor flooded).
• Engine faulty
• Check start process
• Press brake lever
• Check setting
• Replace spark plug
• Refill with fuel
• Adjust the Bowden cables
using the union nuts.
• Empty the fuel tank and
carburetor. Fill with fresh fuel. •
Clean the plug, check the heat
value of the plug, replace the
spark plug as required, set to
0.6 - 0.8 mm
• Dry the spark plug and insert
it again.
•Contact authorized customer
service
Engine
overheating.
• Dirty cooling ribs.
• Engine oil level too low.
• V-belt worn.
• Clean cooling ribs.
•Check the engine oil level and
top up the engine oil if
necessary.
• Replace the V-belt.
Machine does not
drive
•Gearbox disengaged.
• V-belt (gearbox) detached.
•V-belt (gearbox) worn or defective.
•Missing feather key between rear
axle and rear wheels.
•Engage the gearbox
(freewheel lever).
• Fit V-belt (gearbox).
• Replace V-belt (gearbox).
• Install feather key.
Engine runs
unsteadily
•Air filter is soiled
• Spark plug is soiled
• Clean the air filter
• Clean the spark plug
Poor cut, lawn turns
yellow after mowing
• Blade is blunt
• Cutting height is too low
• Sharpen the blade
• Set correct height
The discharge of
grass clippings is
unclean
• Cutting height is too low
• Blade is worn
• Basket is clogged
• Chute blocked
• Grass too wet
• Set correct height
• Replace the blade
• Empty the basket
• Clean the ejector chute
• Mow during dry weather