P R O B L E M
CAUSE
RE M E DY
The starter motor turns but the engine will not start
- No petrol flow
- Check that the choke is on (if the engine is cold)
- Check level in tank
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- Check the fuel filter and replace if necessary
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Check that the fuel cap blegder hole
is not blocked
- lgnition system fault
- Check that the spark plug cap is on properly
- Check that the electrodes are clean and the
gap is correct
Engine revs fall during mowing
- Travel speed too high for
- Decrease speed
- Raise the deck a few settings
m o w i n g h e i g h t
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When the blades are engaged, the engine cuts out
- Engagement not enabled
Check the blade engagement microswitch
- Operator sitting in the driving seat
Uneven cutting
- Gutter deck not parallel with the ground
-,Check tyre pressures
- Adjust the deck until Parallel
- Blades not cutting properly
- Check that blades are fitted correctly
- Sharpen or rePlace blades
- Adjust the tension of the PTO belt
- Travel speed too high for
- lf possible cut grass with lawn dry
mowing height and lawn condition
- Reduce travel speed
Vibration while working
- Blades not balanced
- Balance the blades or replace if
d a m a g e d
- Loose screws
- Check and tighten the blade, engine and
chassis fixinq screws
COLLISION WITH A STONE OR OTHER OBSTACLE
- Stop the machine.
- Switch off the engine, lift up the lawnmower and check that the blade fixing screws have not been sheared; if
so, replace them.
Check the blade synchronisation see fig. 15. lf the blades are not synchronised, they can be adjusted by backing
off the central screw and undoing the two drive screws fig. 1 5/A (there are several holes provided in the hubs).
IMPORTANT
To move the machine with the engine off, operate the lever fig. 9.
MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE
It is important to keep the cable properly adjusted (H, fig. 14lA): when disengaged, the lever must be free and in
the zero position. To engage the brake, move the lever n' 7 fig. 1 to the "P" position.
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