User Manual
13
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The mower will
not start. (Ensure
the throttle lever is
pushed all the way
down.)
There is no petrol or old petrol is in
the fuel tank.
Fill the mower with fresh petrol. (
See page 5
)
The fuel tap is in the “close“ position.
Set fuel tap to the “open“ position. (
Refer to the Figure
Sheet
)
The primer bulb was not pressed.
Firmly push and slowly release the primer bulb at least
3 times.
The engine is flooded.
Wait for 5 minutes, then try starting the mower again.
(
Refer to the “Starting/stopping the mower“ section
)
No spark.
Check for sparks. Remove the spark plug. Reattach the
spark plug cap and lay spark plug on the metal cylinder.
Pull the starter grip and watch for sparks at the spark plug
tip. If there is no spark, repeat the test with a new spark
plug. (
See page 9
)
The starter grip is difficult to pull and
may be stuck.
Contact an authorised service centre.
The engine starts
but does not run
properly.
The carburettor requires adjustment.
Contact an authorised service centre.
The engine starts
but stops soon after
starting.
The carburettor requires adjustment.
Contact an authorised service centre.
The engine does not
reach full speed and/
or emits excessive
smoke.
The air filter is dirty.
Clean the air filter. (
Refer to the “Cleaning the air filter“
section
)
The carburettor requires adjustment.
Contact an authorised service centre.
The engine runs but
vibrates excessively.
The blade disc is unbalanced.
Replace the blades in sets of four (4) to maintain the
balance.
The motor shaft is bent.
Stop the product. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Allow the product to cool down.
Disconnect the spark plug wire. Inspect for damage. Have
the damage repaired by an authorised service centre
before restarting the product.
The cut grass is not
entering the grass
catcher.
The mulching plug is inserted.
Remove the mulching plug when using the grass catcher.
The cutting height is set too low.
Raise the cutting height. Cutting very wet grass at a low
cutting height will also greatly hinder the ability of the
mower to throw the grass to the catcher. We recommend
cutting the grass when it is not as wet.
The grass catcher is full.
Empty the grass catcher to allow newly cut grass clippings
to enter.
