With the key in the AVV. [ON] position the instrument panel remains off - DIESEL ENGINE
– The battery is not providing any current
The instrument panel comes on, but with the key in the ON pos., the starter motor does not turn
– The battery is not providing enough current
– No consent given to start
– Disengage the blades
– Sit in the driving seat
– Carburettor problems
– Sediment or dirt in the fuel
– No diesel flow
– Plugs not warmed up enough on cold engine
– The timer is not working properly
– The electrostop has not run its full course
– Advance speed too high for the grass height
– No consent given for blade engagement
– Cutting deck not parallel with the ground
– Blades not cutting correctly
– Advance speed too high for the grass height and
lawn conditions
– Grass duct blocked
CAUSE
Difficult starting or the engine runs badly
The starter motor turns but the engine will not start
Drop in engine performance while cutting
Engine stops when blades are engaged
Uneven and insufficient cutting
PROBLEM
– Check the connecting leads
– Check the level of electrolyte
– Recharge the battery
– Replace the fuse
– Recharge the battery
– Speed presetting lever in the STOP position
– Clean or replace the air filter
– Check there is no air in the fuel line
– Bleed the fuel supply system
– Check the diesel filter and replace if necessary
– Check fuel level in the tank
– Check the diesel filter (and replace if necessary)
– Check that the breather hole in the fuel cap is not blocked
– Wait for the plug light to go out
– Check the connections
– Replace the timer
– Check the course
– Replace the electrostop
– Reduce speed
– Lift the cutting deck by a few notches
– Check the PTO microswitch
– Operator sitting in driving seat
– Check tyre pressures
– Restore deck parallelism
– Check blades are fitted properly
– Sharpen or replace blades
– Adjust PTO belt tensions
– Cut lawn when grass is dry if possible
– Reduce advance speed
– Remove the deck and empty the grass duct
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REMEDY