Hitachi Koki ML140E - Troubleshooting; Faults and Remedies

GB
Translation of original user instructions
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Petrol lawnmower
Faults and remedies
Caution!
The motor shaft and mower blade should not be aligned.
Fault Solution
The motor does not start ƒ Add petrol
ƒ Press the motor switch at the handlebar
ƒ Check the spark plugs and replace if necessary.
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ƒ Spin the mower blade
ƒ Start on a surface already mowed
Motor power reduced ƒ Adjust the cutting height
ƒ Resharpen / replace the mower blade
ƒ Clean the outlet shaft/housing
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ƒ Reduce the working speed
Lawnmower cuts unevenly ƒ Resharpen/replace the mower blade
ƒ Adjust the cutting height
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ƒ Adjust the cutting height
ƒ Allow the lawn to dry
ƒ Resharpen/replace the mower blade
ƒ Clear the grille on the grass catcher
ƒ Clean the outlet shaft/housing
Wheel drive does not work ƒ Adjust the Bowden cable
ƒ V-belt faulty
ƒ Contact the service-workshop
ƒ Clean any dirt away from the wheel drive, toothed belt and gearing
ƒ Lubricate the freewheels (drive pinion on drive shaft) with spray oil
Wheels do not turn when the
transmission is switched on
ƒ Retighten the wheel bolts
ƒ Wheel hub faulty
ƒ V-belt faulty
ƒ Contact the service-workshop
Unusually strong vibrations in
the lawnmower
ƒ Check the mower blade
For faults not listed in this table, or which you cannot resolve by yourself, please contact our customer service.
 if the motor stops suddenly
 if there is damage to the transmission
 if the V-belt is faulty
 if the blade is bent
 if there is warping of the motor shaft
EC declaration of conformity
 see installation instructions