Mountfield 1538M SD - 7. TROUBLESHOOTING; With the key on START the starter motor does not run; With the key on START, the starter motor runs but the engine does not start; Starting is difficult or the engine runs erratically

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
1. With the key on "START" the starter motor
does not run
2. With the key on «START», the starter motor
runs but the engine does not start
3. Starting is difficult or the engine runs
erratically
4. Poor engine performance during cutting
Turn the key to pos. «OFF» and look for the
causes:
– conditions are not met to allow starting
– badly connected battery
– battery terminals crossed
– completely flat battery or eroded battery
plates
– fuse blown (10 A)
– malfunction on the starter relay
– insufficiently charged battery
– faulty fuel supply
– faulty ignition
– fault in carburation
– forward speed too high compared to cutting
height (☛ 5.4.5)
– check that the conditions allowing starting
are met (☛ 5.2.a)
– check connections (☛ 3.4)
– check connections (☛ 3.4)
– recharge the battery (☛ 6.2.3)
– replace the fuse (10 A) (☛ 6.3.5)
– contact Your Dealer
– recharge the battery (☛ 6.2.3)
– check the level in the tank
(☛ 5.3.3)
– open the fuel stopcock (if present)
(☛ 5.4.1)
– check the fuel filter
– check that spark plug cap is securely fitted
– check that the electrodes are clean and
have the correct gap
– clean or replace the air filter
– empty the fuel tank and refill with fresh fuel
– check and replace the fuel filter if necessary
– reduce the forward speed and/or raise
the cutting deck
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