TROUBLE-SHOOTING:
PROBLEM
CAUSE
– Battery not supplying power
Dashboard ON, but starter motor does not turn over with key in "AVV" pos.
– Battery not supplying enough power
– Start-up go-ahead not given
– Carburation problems
– Deposits or dirt in fuel
– No petrol flow
– Fault in ignition system
– Speed too high for cutting height
– Go-ahead not given for blade engaging
– Cutting plate not parallel to ground
Dashboard OFF with key in "Avv." pos.
Difficult starting or irregular running of engine
Starter motor turns over but engine does not start
Drop in engine performance during cutting
When the blades are engaged the engine cuts out
Uneven cutting
REMEDY
– Check connecting cables
– Check electrolyte level
– Recharge battery
– Change the fuse
– Recharge battery
– Travel lever in stop position
– Disengage blades
– Sit in the driver's seat
– Clean or change the air filter
– Adjust the carburettor (follow engine manual
instructions)
– Empty the tank and use fresh petrol
– Check and change the petrol filter if necessary
– Check that the choke has been activated (if engine
is cold)
– Check petrol level in tank
– Check wiring of carburettor opening control
– Check petrol filter (and change if necessary)
– Check that the vent on the tank cap is not blocked
– Check that the caps of the sparkplugs are correctly
fastened
– Check that the electrodes are clean and at the
correct distance apart.
– Reduce speed
– Raise cutting plate by a few notches
– Check the blade-engaging microswitch
– Sit in the driver's seat
– Check tyre pressure
– Level off the plate
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