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FPLMP138
FPLMP138
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more
detail
. . .
Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the operators can fix themselves.
Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases, the problem can be
solved quickly.
WARNING!
Only perform the steps described in these instructions! All further
inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised
service centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem
yourself!
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
1.
Engine
does not
start
1.1
Not enough fuel in the fuel
tank
1.1
Add fuel
1.2
Spark plug is wet
1.2
Dry spark plug
1.3
Spark plug is damaged
1.3
Replace spark plug
1.4
Spark plug connector is
loose
1.4
Attach properly
1.5
Lever for cutting height
adjustment is not in the
correct position for the
prevailing conditions
1.5
Move the lever to correct
position
1.6
Air filter is dirty
1.6
Clean the air filter
1.7
Spark plug is loose
1.7
Tighten the spark plug
(
20
Nm)
1.8
Spark plug gap is incorrect
1.8
Set gap between electrodes
between 0.7-0.8 mm
1.9
Carburettor is flooded with
fuel
1.9
Remove the air filter and
pull recoil starter handle
continuously until carburettor
clears itself. Reinstall the air
filter afterwards
1.10
Faulty ignition module
1.10
Contact an authorised
service centre
2.
Engine
stops
2.1
Not enough fuel in the fuel
tank
2.1
Fill fuel
2.2
Cutting mean is blocked
2.2
Remove blockage
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
3.
Engine
difficult
to start
or loses
power
3.1
Dirt, water or stale fuel in the
fuel tank
3.1
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill
the tank with clean, fresh fuel
3.2
Air filter is dirty
3.2
Clean air filter
4.
Engine
operates
erratically
4.1
Spark plug is defective
4.1
Install new, correctly gapped
plug
4.2
Spark plug gap is incorrect
4.2
Set gap between 0.7-0.8 mm
4.3
Air filter is dirty
4.3
Clean air filter
5.
Engine
idles
poorly
5.1
Air filter is dirty
5.1
Clean air filter
5.2
Air vents are clogged
5.2
Remove debris from vents
6.
Engine
skips
at high
speed
6.1
Gap between electrodes of
the spark plug is too close
6.1
Set gap between 0.7-0.8 mm
7.
Engine
overheats
7.1
Air vents are clogged
7.1
Remove debris from vents
7.2
Incorrect spark plug
7.2
Install the correct spark plug
8.
Unsatis-
factory
results
8.1
Cutting mean is dull
8.1
Replace with a new one
8.2
Cutting height is incorrect
8.2
Adjust cutting height
9.
Excessive
vibration/
noise or
exhaust
9.1
Cutting mean is
dull/damaged
9.1
Replace with a new one
9.2
Bolts are loose
9.2
Tighten all bolts
9.3
Incorrect petrol type
9.3
Drain the fuel and fill the
correct type
Troubleshooting
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