Operating instructions

56 agria Multi-Purpose Machine 400E/400K
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Observe safety instructions! Have all serious malfunctions on the machine or engine repaired
by your agria workshop. They have the proper tools. Improper repairs can only add to the damage.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution Page
Engine -Spark plug connector not connected Connect spark plug connector
does not start -Choke is not in position CHOKE Set Choke-lever to position “CHOKE” 42
-Fuel tank empty or poor fuel Fill fresh fuel 41
-Fuel line clogged Clean fuel line
-Defective spark plug Clean, adjust or exchange spark plug 48
-Engine too much fuel Dry and clean spark plug and
(“flooded engine”) start at full throttle 47
-Inleaked air due to loose caburetor Tighten fastening screws
and suction line
Misfirings in -Engine running in CHOKE range Set CHOKE-lever to operating position 42
engine -Loose ignition cable Firmly connect spark plug connector to
ignition cable, fix ignition cable retaining device,
firmly connect spark plug connector to
spark plug
-Clogged fuel line or poor fuel Clean fuel line, fill fresh fuel 41
-Vent opening in fuel tank cap clogged Exchange fuel tank cap
-Water or dirt in fuel system Drain fuel and fill fresh fuel
-Air filter clogged Clean air filter or exchange 47
-Carburetor misadjusted Re-adjust carburetor ¬ 49
Excessive -Low engine oil level Refill oil immediately 45, 46
temperature -Impaired cooling Clean cooling fan grid, 48
in engine clean internal cooling ribs ¬ 48
-Air filter clogged Clean air filter 47
-Carburetor misadjusted Re-adjust carburetor ¬ 49
Misfirings - Short firing intervals Adjust spark plug 48
in engine -Incorrect idle mixture Adjust carburetor ¬ 49
at high speeds
Engine -Firing interval too long, Adjust or replace spark plug 48
frequently defective spark plug
stalls -Air filter clogged Clean air filter 47
in idle -Carburetor misadjusted Re-adjust carburetor ¬ 49
Engine -Speed control linkages Clean speed control linkages 48
does not run clogged or jammed
smoothly
Engine -Speed control and engine stop Adjust speed control
does not stop are not adjusted properly ¬ 49
when set
to stop
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