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Customer Helpline
01904 727500
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
Customer Helpline
01904 727500
www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
WARNING!
- Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or
adjustment work.
- If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, remember
that the exhaust and other parts will get hot.
Fault
Possible Cause
Solution
Loud while running,
machine vibrates heavily
- Screws are loose
- Blade fasteners are loose
- Blade is unbalanced
- Check screws
- Check blade fasteners
- Replace blade
Engine does not start
- start/stop bar not pressed
- Primer bulb is empty
- Spark plug is defective
- Fuel tank is empty
- Engine may be flooded
- Press start/stop bar
- Press primer bulb 3~5 times.
- Replace spark plug
- Refill with fuel
- remove plug and dry, see
page 11
Engine runs unsteadily
- Air filter is soiled
- Spark plug is soiled
- Clean the air filter
- Clean the spark plug
Uneven mowing results
- Blade is blunt
- Cutting height is too low
- Sharpen the blade
- Set correct height
Unsatisfactory grass
collection
- Cutting height is too low
- Blade is worn
- grass bag is clogged
- Set correct height
- Replace the blade
- Empty the grass bag
The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the lawnmower.
Maintenance
Spare blades and other parts can be purchased in store or via www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
List of Consumable Qualcast Parts
QC12YC
spark plug
940901
collection bag
460206G
blade
932217
blade nut
466018
fixing bolt
428029
quick clamp
941006
mulching plug
Parts can be ordered via www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
Replacing Cutting Blade (continued)
1. Tip the machine slightly towards the oil filler pipe and reach under the deck.
2. Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise using a spanner wrench. Remove
the washer and the blade.
3. Inspect the blade adaptor on any signs of damage.
4. Fit a new blade, locate the blade on the two studs on the blade flange and then replace the
washer and bolts.
5. Check the washer is still slightly domed to keep the pressure on the bold to stop it unwinding,
keeping the blade firmly secure. Then replace the washer (right way around!) and bolts.
6. Make sure the blade is correctly located, and then firmly tighten the bolt. Do not over tighten. The
up turn of the blade must project into the motor compartment.
NOTE!
-
The blade carrier is designed to break under heavy blade impact to protect the machine. if this
happens also replace the blade carrier. This can be purchased from www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk
- If you are unsure about performing this operation call our helpline or go to an authorised dealer to
change the blade for you. .
