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Most operating problems are due to wrong handling and using, 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 power cable.
ANORMAL 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.
The motor is not running.
No current to the motor ..................................................Check the cable connection and the state of the
fuses.
The cable is damaged ....................................................Remove the plug from the socket, replace or fix
the cable with your specialist approved by ETESIA.
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.
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 disconnect the electric cable and then
clean the housing.
Grass remains.
Height adjustment too low .............................................Adjust the deck cutting height lever.
Housing blocked by cuttings and earth ..........................First disconnect the electric cable 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
Disconnect the power cable before carrying out any work under the cutting deck.
ITEM
BEFORE EVERY
CUT
EVERY 50 HOURS
PERIODICALLY
COMMENTS
Coupling washer
Check condition
Replace after strong
shock
Drive clutch
Clean and check the cable
adjustment
Maintain perfectly clean
Blade
Check condition
Replace after strong shock
Cables
Check condition
Screws
Check tightness
The best maintenance is regular cleaning after each mowing (cutting deck, wheels, engine, cutting heights, transmission system,…).
11• REGULAR MAINTENANCE SUMMARY TABLE