CAUSE
– Battery not supplying power
Dashboard ON, but starter does not turn over with key in "AVV" (ON) 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
– Cutting deck not parallel to ground
– Blades fault
MD24/MD28 AWD/ Translation of the original instructions
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Dashboard OFF with key in "AVV." (ON) pos.
Difficult starting or engine running irregularly
Starter turns over but engine does not start
Drop in engine performance during cutting
Uneven cutting
– Check connecting cables
– Recharge battery
– Change the fuse
– Recharge battery
– Travel lever in stop position
– Disengage blades
– Sit in the driver's seat
– Clean or replace 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
– 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 spark plugs are
correctly fastened
– Check that the electrodes are clean and at
the correct distance.
– Reduce speed
– Check tyre pressure
– Level off the deck
– Check that the blades are correctly mounted
– Sharpen or change the blades
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REMEDY