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8. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SITUATION LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTIONS
1. Pilot lamp off Key is in «ON»
position, engine
stopped
Electronic card in safety alert, due to:
– badly connected battery
– completely flat battery
or eroded battery plates
– battery terminals crossed
– fuse blown
– badly earthed
– electronic card wet
– earthed micro-switches
Put the key in the «OFF» position and look for the cause
of the problem:
– check connections
– recharge battery
– connect properly
– replace fuse (6.3 A - delayed)
– check connections
– dry by air
– check connections
2. Starter motor not
working
Key in «START»
position and pilot
lamp on
Key in «START»
position and pilot
lamp flashing
– insufficiently charged battery
– badly earthed
– you are not ready for starting
– recharge battery (if the problem continues,
consult your Dealer)
– check the 15 A fuse
(if the problem continues, consult your Dealer)
– check connections
– check that the blade is disengaged
(if the problem continues, check relevant micro-switch)
– put the gear ( mechanical) or the lever ( hydrostatic)
in neutral (N)
3. Engine does not
start
Key in «START»
position
– no fuel supply
– faulty ignition
– insufficiently charged battery
– check fuel level
– open fuel stop-cock
– check fuel filter
– check that spark plug cap are firmly fitted
– check that the electrodes is clean and have the correct
gap
– recharge battery
(if the problem continues, consult your Dealer)
4. Starting is difficult
or the engine runs
erratically
Key in «ON»,
engine running
– fuel fault – clean or replace the air filter
– flush out the float chamber
– empty fuel tank and refill with new fuel
– check and, if necessary, replace fuel filter
5. Weak engine
performance during
cutting
Key in «ON»,
engine running
– forward speed too high in relation
to cutting height
– reduce the forward speed and/or raise the cutting deck
6. Engine stops
when blade is
engaged
Key in «ON»,
engine running
– you are not ready to engage the blade – sit firmly on seat
(if problem continues, check micro-switch)
– check that grass-catcher or stone-guard are correctly
in position (if problem continues, check micro-switch)
7. Engine stops Key in «ON»,
engine running
Electronic card in safety alert, due to:
– earthed micro-switches
– flat battery
– overload caused by the charge
regulator
– badly connected battery (poor contact)
– engine badly earthed
Put the key in the «OFF» position and look for the cause
of the problem:
– check connections
– recharge battery
– contact your Dealer
– check battery connections
– check engine earth connection
