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Most operating problems are due to wrong handling, poor use of the lawnmower or the lack of normal recommended maintenance.
The following table describes simple methods of determining a few malfunctions and correcting them.
If the problem persists, we recommend that you contact one of our approved ETESIA dealers (list on requist to ETESIA - 67165
WISSEMBOURG Cedex - France).
Before doing anything, disconnect the spark plug cap and close the fuel valve.
ANORMAL OPERATION PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
The engine does not start
- Insufficient compression
-
Excess petrol
The piston, the cylinder, the rings, the valves
or the cylinder head seal are defective
Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer
The spark plug is loose
Loose cylinder head screws
Tighten corrrectly
The motor has flooded Close the petrol tap, remove the spark plug
and dry the motor out by pulling on the starter
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
Defective carburettor Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer
Spark plug covered in fuel Fuel/air mixture is too rich Turn the engine with the spark plug removed
to eliminate 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 distributor coil Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer
Engine lacking in power
- Engine overheats
Blocked air filter Clean
Blocked cooling grille Clean
Insufficient engine oil Top up or change the oil
Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer
Insufficient ventilation around the engine Clean
Defective starter unit Snapped cord or broken return spring Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer
Uneven running, strong vibrations Blade balance Rebalance or replace the blade.
Cutting blade loose Tighten the attaching screws
Coupling washer defective Have replaced
Poor cutting Blade mounted upside down Refit with blade surfaces facing the engine
Blunt blade Sharpen or change
Blade not turning in a horizontal plane Straighten or change
Wrong choice of cutting height Match the cutting height to the working
conditions
Advance too fast Select a lower speed
Too low motor speed Place throttle in the maximum position
The lawnmower is difficult to engage in gear
or disengage
Wrong adjusted or stretched clutch cable Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer
Worn belt Have it changed by an approved ETESIA
service engineer
The motor speed does not increase Faulty regulator Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer
The grassbox fills badly Defective blade or mounted upside down Replace or refit correctly
Cutting too low Change the cutting height
Blocked grassbox grille Clean with a brush
Opening and housing blocked by cuttings and
earth
First remove the spark plug top and then
clean the housing
Important : Only use ETESIA parts as replacements. The quality of the work, the life of the lawnmower and your safety
depend on it.
In addition to 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 refuse to accept responsibility for accidents due to the use of parts not coming from the manufacturer.
10• STANDARD REPAIRS - PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES