Scheppach 5911238903, Instruction Manual

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12. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The table shows potential failures, their possible cause and removal options. However, if you are unable to remove the
problem, contact a professional to assist you.
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CAUTION!
Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or adjustment work.
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CAUTION!
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. Thus, do not touch parts that emanate heat, as these may burn you.
Important hint in case of sending the equipment to a service station:
Due to security reasons please see to it that the equipment is sent back free of oil and gas!
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Loud while running, ma -
chine vibrates heavily
• Screws are loose
• Blade fasteners are loose
• Blade is unbalanced
• Check screws
• Check blade fasteners
• Replace blade
Engine does not start
• Brake lever not pressed
• Speed lever in wrong position
• Spark plug is defective
• Fuel tank is empty
• Contaminated fuel
• Cold environment
• Engine faulty
• Press brake lever
• Check setting
• Replace spark plug
• Refill with fuel
• Empty fuel tank and fill with clean fuel
• Push the primer button (if present)
• Contact authorised customer service
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 bagging of
the grass
• Cutting height is too low
• Blade is worn
• Basket is clogged
• Set correct height
• Replace the blade
• Empty the basket
11. Disposal and recycling
Transport package disposal
The package protects the appliance against dam -
age during transport. Packing materials are usually
chosen depending on their environmental friendli
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ness and disposal method and can therefore be
recycled. Returning the package to material circu
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lation saves raw materials and reduces waste dis -
posal costs. Parts of packages (e.g. foils, styropor®)
can be dangerous to children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep parts of packages away from children and dis -
pose them as soon as possible.
The unit and its accessories are made of various
types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defec
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tive components must be disposed of as special
waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.