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FAULT LOCATION PLAN
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY
Engine does not start Lack of fuel Fill the tank, check the tank venting, check the fuel filter
Bad, contaminated fuel, old fuel in the tank Always use fresh fuel from clean containers, clean the car
burettor (workshop)
Air filter contaminated Clean the air filter (see operating instructions for the engi
ne)
No ignition spark Clean the spark plug, possibly replace. Check ignition
cable. Check ignition unit = authorised service agent
Engine "flooded" due to repeated attempts to start Unscrew spark plug and dry off.
Starter does not react Starter battery empty or weak Charge starter battery
Safety switch on driver's seat not functioning Sit on the driver's seat correctly
Safety switch on brake pedal not functioning Press the brake pedal right down
Mowing appliance switched on Switch the mowing appliance off
Fuse (5A) on (+) cable of the starter battery Check
Engine performance drops Grass too long or too wet Correct the cutting height. Create air flow by briefly moving
backwards
Discharge channel/mowing deck blocked Clean discharge channel/mowing deck. Switch the engine
off and remove the spark plug connector.
Air filter contaminated Clean the air filter (see engine information)
Carburettor setting wrong Have the setting checked - authorised service agent
Blade severely worn Replace blade - Only use original replacement blade - aut
horised service agent
Speed too high Reduce speed
Lawn tractor does not move With hydrostat drive:No traction Move bypass lever to operating position
[see driving without traction (pushing)].
Poor cut Blade worn, blunt Replace or regrind blade. Balance reground blades. Only
use original replacement blade - authorised service agent
Incorrect cutting height Alter cutting height
Engine speed too low Set engine speed to Max.
Speed too high Reduce speed
Differing tyre pressure on wheels Pump up to correct air pressure.
Tyre pressure: see technical data
Grass box not filling Mower setting too low; Adjust cutting height
Grass is too damp and too heavy to be
transported by the air flow Wait until the lawn has dried off
Blade badly worn Replace blade. Only use original replacement blade -
authorised service agent
Grass too long Cut the lawn twice:
1st cut: max. cutting height
2nd cut: required cutting height
Fabric sack blocked - no air flow Clean the fabric sack
Discharge channel of mowing deck blocked -
last cuttings Clean the discharge channel/mowing deck
Level display does not react Cuttings on level display lever Remove cuttings from level display lever - check for each
of movement
Drive, brakes, clutch and
mowing appliance have a regular check done by the authorised service agent.
Electrical repairs may only be carried out by a qualified electrician or service agent.
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