Operating instructions

Operating Instructions English
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Identifying and eliminating malfunctions
Vehicle malfunctions often have simple causes that you should know and be able to (partially) eliminate yourself. In cases
of doubt your specialised garage will be pleased to assist you further.
Problem Possible cause(s)
Remedy
Starter cable resists pulling Engine defective. Specialist garage
Spark plug terminal not connected Connect spark plug terminal
No fuel in the tank Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
Choke or throttle at wrong position Move throttle / choke to right position
Spark plug is defect Clean spark plug, check spark plug gap,
if necessary replace spark plug.
Engine does not start
Air filter clogged Clean air filter.
Battery discharged Charge battery with provided battery charger.
Lead damaged Check whether electric lead OK.
– for appliances with electric
starter
Battery not connected properly Check battery connections.
Unusual noises (rattling,
clanging, knocking)
Screws, nuts, or other fasteners loose Switch OFF appliance immediately. Secure parts.
When noises persist specialist garage.
Cutter(s) loose Switch OFF appliance immediately. Cutter
fastening screw must be tightened at specialist
garage.
Cutter(s) damaged Switch OFF appliance immediately. Cutters must
be replaced at specialist garage.
Cutters not balanced correctly Switch OFF appliance immediately. Cutters must
be replaced or balanced at specialist garage.
Shaking, vibrations
Engine not secure Switch OFF appliance immediately. Engine must
be secured at specialist garage.
Too much oil in engine. Switch OFF appliance immediately. Check the oil
level.
Smoke from engine
Engine defective. Switch OFF appliance immediately. Engine must
be checked at specialist garage.
Ragged cut or engine speed
drops
Grass too high Set larger cutting height, if necessary mow twice.
Grass too damp Let the lawn dry
Ejector clogged Switch OFF engine, remove hindrance
Cutters blunt Cutters must be replaced or reground at a specialist
garage.
Grass stays on ground or
grass catcher never fills
Grass catcher full or clogged Switch OFF engine, empty or clean grass catcher.
Wheel drive does not work V belt torn or gears defect Damaged parts must be replaced at a specialist
garage.
Cutters do not switch OFF (in
three seconds) after lever for
safety lock system released
Safety lock system defect Switch OFF appliance immediately. The appliance
must no longer be used until it is repaired at
a specialist garage.