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Quick-reference help guide
Fault
Possible cause
Action
To be done by
Difficulty starting the
engine
Tank empty
Fill the fuel tank
(see handbook for engine).
Operator
Fuel line or carburettor
blocked
Clean the fuel line and the
carburettor (see handbook for
engine)
Service
Fuel filter blocked
Clean or replace the fuel filter
(see handbook for engine).
Service/Operator
Engine is flooded
See the subsection “Starting the
engine” (section ”Operating the
Tractor”).
Operator
Spark plug dirty
Clean or replace the spark plug
(see handbook for engine).
Service/Operator
Battery does not give
current
Check battery, recharge or replace.
Service
Safety lock feature is not
operational
See the information titled “Safety
lock feature” and the subsection
titled “Starting the engine” (section
“Operating the Tractor”).
Operator
The engine does not run
smoothly or splutters
Engine not in tune
Have the engine tuned.
Service
The ignition spark does not
occur
Check the spark plug and the wiring
(see handbook for engine).
Service
Carburettor incorrectly set
Reset the carburettor
(see handbook for engine).
Service
Oil level is too low when the
engine is running
Switch off the engine and have this
checked (see handbook for engine)
Service
Air filter is very dirty
Clean or replace the air filter (see
handbook for engine).
Service
Supply of air to the engine is
insufficient
Remove grass and chaff from the
radiator grill and the side covering
(see “Cleaning”).
Operator
Brake does not grip
The brake setting is no
longer correct or the brake
pads are worn out
Switch off the engine and have the
brake settings checked.
Service
Strong vibration
Switch off the unit
immediately
Damaged blade shaft or
defective blades
Have defective parts replaced in a
specialist workshop.
Service
