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TROUBLESHOOTING
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
Engine does not start
up
Control handle not
turned down.
Press the control handle onto
the upper part of the bar
D
.
Fuel tank empty.
Fill up with clean and fresh
fuel.
Spark plug connector
loose.
Push plug connector in place
or have it checked by an
authorised workshop.
Spark plug defective or
soiled or electrodes worn
out.
Replace or clean spark plug,
set electrode distance
Y
.
0.7
–
0.8 mm
(for model
40-SPIRIT RS)
0.5 mm (for model
40-SPIRIT)
.
Too much petrol feed to
engine (spark plug wet).
Have it checked by an
authorised workshop.
Air filter soiled.
Clean or replace the air filter
insert
W
.
Engine power
decreasing
Air filter soiled.
Clean or replace the air filter
insert
W
.
Spark plug clogged with
soot.
Have it checked by an
authorised workshop.
Fuel old or soiled
Empty the petrol tank and fill
with fresh petrol.
Engine runs irregularly
Air filter dirty.
Clean or replace air filter
insert
W
.
Spark plug contaminated
with soot.
Have it cleaned by an
authorized dealer.
Extreme vibration
Have it checked by an
authorized dealer
Unclean cut, lawn is
yellow
Blade blunt.
Have it sharpened and
balanced by an authorized
dealer
Q
.
Cutting height too low.
Adjust to higher cutting height
I
.
Engine speed too low.
Have it checked by an
authorized dealer.
Mowing too fast.
Adjust mowing speed.
Insufficient overlapping
of cuts when mowing.
Tall grass conditions may
dictate that more overlapping
of cuts is required.
Lawn becomes matted.
A lawn scarifier can remedy
the problem considerably
Ejector blocked
TurboSignal ignored
J
+
K
.
Empty the collecting bag
L
.
Engine speed too low.
Have it checked by an
authorized dealer
Cutting height too low
with grass too high.
Set higher cutting height
I
.
Mowing speed too fast.
Adapt mowing speed, switch
motor drive off if necessary.
Grass is damp.
Allow the lawn to dry.
Mulched grass
appearance is poor:
clumps, excessive
clippings, rough cut.
Blade blunt.
Have it sharpened and
balanced by an authorized
dealer.
Mulching rule not
followed (cut max. 1/3 of
the grass height; the
height of the grass to be
cut must be lower than
10 cm)
Adjust to higher cutting height
I
.
Convert mower to rear
discharge
U2
+
S1
and
mow grass first with higher
cutting setting.
Travel speed too fast.
Adjust travel speed.
Grass build-up under
deck.
Adjust to higher cutting height
I
.
Insufficient overlapping
of cuts when mowing.
Tall grass conditions may
dictate that more overlapping
of cuts is required
Grass not dry.
Adjust to higher cutting height
I
.
Let grass dry.
In case of faults and defects which have not been listed here, please contact the
nearest authorized dealer.
Repairs which require specialized knowledge should only be performed by a qualified
expert. Your authorized dealer will naturally also be glad to help if you do not wish to
perform the maintenance work described here yourself.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Engine
40-SPIRIT RS
Motor
B&S 4-stroke motor, 675EXi
Capacity
163 cm
3
Rotation speed
2800 min
-1
Power of Device
2.6 kW
Electrode gap
0.7
–
0.8 mm
Fuel
Unleaded standard petrol,
with max.10% ethanol
Tank capacity
approx. 0.9 litres
Lubricating oil
SAE 30, SAE 10W30, SAE 5W30
or similar brand name oil,
Minimum quality SF
Oil quantity
0.4
–
0.5 litres
40-SPIRIT
Motor
B&S 4-stroke motor, 550 E-Series
Capacity
140 cm
3
Rotation speed
2800 min
-1
Power of Device
2,1 kW
Electrode gap
0,5 mm
Fuel
Unleaded standard petrol, with
max.10% ethanol
Tank capacity
approx. 0,9 litres
Lubricating oil
SAE 30, SAE 10W30, SAE 5W30
or similar brand name oil,
minimum quality SF
Oil quantity
0.4
–
0.5 litres
All models
Mower
Housing
Impact-resistant plastic (PP)
Cutting width
400 mm
Cutting heights
Central, 24, 32, 40, 50, 60, 75 mm
Adjustable-height handlebar
3-way
Grass collector capacity
44 litres
Weight
22 kg
(40-SPIRIT)
23 kg
(40-SPIRIT RS)
Length
1360 mm
Width
455 mm
Height
1010 mm
Wheels front / rear
Ø 150 mm / Ø 180 mm
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