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Most operating problems are due to mishandling and 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 request to ETESIA - 67165
WISSEMBOURG Cedex - France).
Before doing anything, remove the security key.
ABNORMAL OPERATION PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Uneven running, strong vibrations Blade balance Rebalance or replace the blade
Cutting blade loose Tighten the attaching screw
Coupling washer defective Have replaced
Poor cutting Blade mounted upside down Refit with blade surfaces facing the engine
Blunt blade Sharpen, rebalance 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
The lawnmower is difficult to engage in gear
or disengage
Wrong adjusted or stretched clutch cable Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer
The grass box fills badly Defective blade or mounted upside down Replace or refit correctly
Cutting too low Change the cutting height
Blocked grass box grille Clean with a brush
Opening and housing blocked by cuttings and
earth
Remove the security key and then clean the housing
Grass remains Height adjustment too low Adjust the deck cutting height lever
Opening and housing blocked by cuttings and
earth
Remove the security key and then clean the housing
The voltage indicator of the charger does not
turn on
Default charger power Unplug the power cord and verify its good condi-
tion and make sure the outlet is turned on
The motor will not start The rechargeable battery is not properly ins-
talled
Remove the rechargeable battery, make sure to
clean the connectors and reinstall it
The rechargeable battery is not sufficiently
charged
Recharge the battery
The security key is not in place Insert the safety key into its holder and push it
all the way
The battery is defective. Replace the battery.
The engine is noisy and emits vibrations The motor shaft is deformed Turn off the engine and inspect the unit for da-
mage
The engine turns off and beeps 2 beeps: the battery is empty Recharge the battery
5 beeps: motor overload Look for the origin of the overload (jam, cutting
height not suitable for mowing conditions). Cor-
rect the problem and restart the engine
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