Brill MulchCut 40 B, Manual

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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Abnormal noises, clattering in Loose screws on the motor, its Tighten all screws.
the machine. fixing pieces or the mower housing.
Unsteady running, strong Damage to the cutter bar or cutter Tighten the cutter and cutter bar
vibration of the machine. (unbalanced running), cutter bar fixture screws.
holder on the motor drive shaft Have damaged parts replaced by
loose. the Brill service station.
Motor fails to start. Accelerator lever is not in the The accelerator lever should be
(Honda GCV Motor) CHOKE position. set to the CHOKE position (see
section 4, Preparing the machine
for use).
Motor fails to start. Accelerator lever is not in the The accelerator lever should be
(Briggs & Stratton Quantum Motor) START position. set to the START position (see
section 4, Preparing the machine
for use).
Motor fails to start. Sparking plug defective or fuel Clean the sparking plug and/or
tank empty. fill fuel tank respectively.
Motor fires and commences The cylinder, piston and bearing Workshop overhaul of the motor
running for a short time. of the crankshaft have seized up. necessary by the authorised
Then it suddenly stops with a No motor oil in the crankcase. specialist dealer.
loud explosion.
The grass is tawny. Cutter too blunt. Change and/or turn cutter,
Irregular cut. Cutting height set too low. respectively. Set the cutting height
a little higher.
Whistling noise. Slipping drive belt. Obtain assistance from a Brill
Service Station.
Wheel tractor drive fails to Drive belt broken. The drive belt is to be replaced.
function Obtain assistance from a Brill
(except 40 B and 40 B OHC). Service Station.
Clutch cable stretched. Readjust the clutch cable
(see
s ection 6, Maintenance of
the wheel tractor drive).