Mac allister MLMP300H40, Manual

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MLMP300H40 MLMP300H40
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Problem Possible cause Solution
5. Engine
idles
poorly
5.1 5.1
5.2 Air vents are clogged 5.2 Remove debris from vents
5.3 5.3 Remove debris from
6. Engine
skips
at high
speed
6.1 Gap between electrodes of
the spark plug is too close
6.1 Set gap between
0.7-0.8 mm
7. Engine
overheats
7.1 Air vents are clogged 7.1 Remove debris from vents
7.2 Incorrect spark plug 7.2 Install the correct spark plug
8. Unsatis-
factory
results
8.1 Cutting mean is dull 8.1 Replace with a new one
8.2 Cutting height is incorrect 8.2 Adjust cutting height
9. Excessive
vibration/
noise or
exhaust
9.1 Cutting mean is
dull/damaged
9.1 Replace with a new one
9.2 Bolts are loose 9.2 Tighten all bolts
9.3 Incorrect petrol type 9.3
correct type
Recycling and disposal
1. Old products are potentially recyclable and do not, therefore, belong in your
household rubbish. You are requested to assist us and our contribution to saving
resources and protecting the environment by handing in this product to an equipped
collection centre (if there is one available).
2. Petrol, oil, used oil, a mixture of oil and petrol and objects soiled with oil e.g. cleaning
cloths do not belong in the household rubbish. Dispose of oil-contaminated items
in accordance with the local guidelines and hand them in at recycling centres.
3. The product comes in a package that protects it against damage during shipping.
Keep the package until you are sure that all parts have been delivered and the
product is operating properly. Recycle the package afterwards.
Problem Possible cause Solution
1. Engine
does not
start
1.1 Not enough fuel in the fuel
tank
1.1 Add fuel
1.2 Spark plug is wet 1.2 Dry spark plug
1.3 Spark plug is damaged 1.3 Replace spark plug
1.4 Spark plug connector is
loose
1.4 Attach properly
1.5 Lever for cutting height
adjustment is not in the
correct position for the
prevailing conditions
1.5 Move the lever to correct
position
1.6 1.6
1.7 Spark plug is loose 1.7 Tighten the spark plug
(25 to 30 Nm)
1.8 Spark plug gap is incorrect 1.8 Set gap between electrodes
between 0.7-0.8 mm
1.9 Faulty ignition module 1.9 Contact an authorised
service centre
2. Engine
stops
2.1 Not enough fuel in the fuel
tank
2.1 Fill fuel
2.2 Cutting mean is blocked 2.2 Remove blockage
3. Engine
to start
or loses
power
3.1 Dirt, water or stale fuel in
the fuel tank
3.1 Drain fuel and clean tank.
Fill the tank with clean,
fresh fuel
3.2 Vent hole in fuel tank cap is
clogged
3.2 Clean or replace the fuel
tank cap
3.3 3.3
4. Engine
operates
erratically
4.1 Spark plug is defective 4.1 Install new, correctly gapped
plug
4.2 Spark plug gap is incorrect 4.2 Set gap between
0.7-0.8 mm
4.3 4.3
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