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User Manual
Troubleshooting
The following table shows possible symptoms of problems and how to fix them if your machine is not working
properly. If you cannot find or fix the problem while using this table, please contact your dealer.
Caution: Before checking for any defects, stop the machine and disconnect the spark-
plug connector. For support in the form of video instructions, visit
www.swardman.com and section „support“
If the above troubleshooting procedures fail to solve problems, contact Swardman
at www.swardman.com in „contact“ section.
Problem
Possible cause
Removal
The ground is untreated
after mowing
The bed-knife is not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust the bed-knife.
Engine does not start
1. Engine flooded
2. Spark-plug cable disconnected
3. Spark plug dirty
1. Allow engine to rest for 10-15 minutes
2. Reconnect cable
3. See Engine Operation Manual
Engine has stopped
1. Lack of petrol
2. Engine speed too low under given
conditions
3. Cylinder blocked
1. Fill the fuel tank with petrol
2. Open the throttle
3. Stop engine and remove an obstacle
Engine cannot be
stopped
Malfunction of the ignition switch
Disconnect the cable connector from
the spark plug to stop the engine
Contact your Swardman dealer.
Cylinder does not rotate
1. Incorrect adjustment of the cylinder
2. The cylinder cable is too loosened
3. Worn belt
1. Loosen adjusting screws of the cylinder
25
and readjust the cylinder
2. Tighten the cable by loosening the
counternut
27
, screwing out the screw
28
and tightening the counternut
27
.
3. Replace the cylinder belt
31
Cylinder rotates even
when the cylinder control
lever is not pushed
Incorrect adjustment of the cylinder
cable
Loosen the cable by loosening the
counternut
27
, screwing in the screw
28
and tightening the counternut
27
.
Drive does not start
1. Incorrect adjustment of the drive clutch
2. Damaged drawbar or cable guide
3. Worn belt
1. Tighten the drive clutch cable by
loosening the counternut
29
, screwing
out the screw
30
and tightening the
counternut
29
.
2. Replace the bowden and cable
3. Replace the drive belt
32
When the machine is
pushed forward with the
engine not running, the
rear roller jams
Uneven tension of the transmission belt
In this case, try pulling the machine
or when the machine is to be pushed
forward for longer distances, start the
engine.
