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9. Faults and remedies for faults
Caution: Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or adjustment
work.
Caution: If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, remember that
the exhaust and other parts will get hot. Thus, do not touch parts that emanate heat, as these may burn you.
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Loud while running, machine
vibrates heavily
- Screws are loose
- Blade fasteners are loose
- Blade is unbalanced
- Check screws
- Check blade fasteners
- Replace blade
Engine does not start - Brake lever not pressed
- Speed lever in wrong position
- Spark plug is defective
- Fuel tank is empty
- Press brake lever
- Check setting
- Replace spark plug
- Refill with fuel
Engine runs unsteadily - Air filter is soiled
- Spark plug is soiled
- Clean the air filter
- Clean the spark plug
Uneven mowing results - Blade is blunt
- Cutting height is too low
- Engine speed is too low
- Sharpen the blade
- Set correct height
- Set lever to max.
Unsatisfactory bagging of the
grass
- Engine speed is too low
- Cutting height is too low
- Blade is worn
- Basket is clogged
- Set speed lever to max.
- Set correct height
- Replace the blade
- Empty the basket
