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Problem Cause
The engine will not start • No fuel in the fuel tank
• Faulty spark plug
• Fault spark plug connection
• Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line
Starter does not turn the engine • Discharged battery
• Bad contact between the cable and battery pole
• Lifting lever for the mowing deck in the wrong position
• Main fuse blown. The fuse is placed in front of
the battery, under the battery cover.
• Faulty ignition switch
• Gear shift/hydrostat pedals not in the neutral position
The engine runs erratically • Faulty spark plug
• Incorrect carburettor setting
• Clogged air filter
• Blocked fuel tank ventilation
• Incorrect ignition setting
• Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe
• Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable
The engine lacks power • Clogged air filter
• Faulty spark plug
• Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line
• Incorrect carburettor setting
• Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable
Engine overheating • Engine overloaded
• Air intake or cooling fins clogged
• Damaged fan
• Too low or no oil in the engine
• Faulty pre-ignition
• Faulty spark plug
Battery does not charge • One or more cells are defective
• Bad contact between the battery poles and cables
The Rider vibrates • The blades are loose
• The engine is loose
• Imbalance on one or more blades, due to damage
or inferior balancing after grinding
Uneven mowing result • Blades dull
• Mowing deck set incorrectly
• Tall or wet grass
• Grass build up under the cover
• Different air pressure in the right and left-hand tyres
• Too high driving speed
• Drive belt slips
• The blade has a broken shear pin (Mulching)
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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