Etesia AK 51, User Manual

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Remove the plug lead before carrying out any work under the cutting deck.
Page Element Before each cutting After the 5
first hours
Every 50 h or each
season
Periodically Observation
12 Engine oil Check the level Drain Drain necessary to be able to claim
for warranty
12 Air filter Check condition Replace Clean
12 Spark Clean-adjust
electrodes
Replace if used too
much
12 Cooling system Check and clean
12 Safety devices Check condition
12 Blade Sharpen or replace necessary to be able to claim
for warranty
12 Blade fixation Check tightness
The best maintenance consists of regular cleaning of the brush-cutter after each use (cutter housing, wheels, transmission).
10• DAY To DAY MAInTEnAnCE – BrEAKDoWnS AnD SoLuTIonS
11• rEguLAr MAInTEnAnCE SuMMArY
Most operating problems are due to inappropriate use of the brush-cutter or a failure to carry out the normal recommended maintenance.
The following table describes simple methods of identifying a few malfunctions and correcting them. If the problem persists, we recommend
that you contact one of our approved ETESIA dealers (list on request from ETESIA 67165 WISSEMBourg Cedex - france or ETESIA uK
Limited, CV34 5hg WArWICK).
AbnoRMAl oPeRATIon PRobAble CAUse .........................................................ReMeDy
The engine does not start The piston, the cylinder, the rings, the valves ............................. .Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Insufficient compression. or the cylinder head gasket are defective.
The spark plug is loose. ................................................................Tighten correctly.
Loose cylinder head screws. .........................................................Tighten correctly.
no fuel in the combustion chamber. no fuel in the carburettor. ............................................................. fill the fuel tank.
The fuel cock is closed. ................................................................Open the fuel cock.
Defective petrol intake. ................................................................ Clean.
Spark plug covered in fuel. fuel/air mixture is too rich. ..........................................................Put the throttle control on
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MAXI
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.
......................................................................................................Turn the engine with the spark plug removed to
......................................................................................................remove the excess fuel.
Blocked air filter. .......................................................................... Clean.
Defective carburettor. ................................................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Incorrect type of fuel / Contaminated fuel / Water in the fuel. .....Replace the petrol.
no spark or a poor spark. Defective spark plug. ....................................................................Replace the spark plug.
Defective ignition coil. ................................................................. Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Engine lacking in power. Blocked air filter ........................................................................... Clean.
Engine overheats. Cooler grille blocked. ................................................................... Clean.
Insufficient oil in engine ...............................................................Top up or change the oil.
Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber. ............................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Insufficient ventilation around the engine. ................................... Clean.
The engine does not reach its Defective or maladjusted regulator. .............................................. Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
normal running speed.
Defective starter unit.
Snapped cord or broken return spring .......................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
uneven running, excessive vibration. Blade unbalance. ...........................................................................Replace or balance the blade.
The blade clutch doesn’t function Maladjusted or stretched clutch cable .......................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
correctly Worn belt ...................................................................................... have it changed by an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Defective blade clutch Maladjusted remote control .......................................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Worn remote control ..................................................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Worn belt ...................................................................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
If this check up does not solve the problem, call your approved ETESIA dealer.
Important : Only use original ETESIA spares.
The quality of the work, the service life of the brush-cutter and your safety depend on it.
In addition to the risks incurred by the user, the use of parts other than the manufacturer's will result in the cancellation of the warranty for any
damage caused. ETESIA accepts no liability for accidents due to the use of non-manufacturer’s spares.