Texas Rider 6100E, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
If your problem is not described above, please contact an approved service centre or Texas A/S.
Difficult to start
Problem Cause Solution
Generally difficult to start
•
Wrong starting procedure
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Follow the starting instructions in the
manual precisely.
The machine will not start
when the start cord is pulled or
the electric start button is
pushed
(or the starter "clicks" when
attempting an electric start)
•
The safety switches is not being
activated
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The wires are not connected to
battery The brake cable is
incorrectly adjusted
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The machine is standing in high
grass
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Engine brake cable is too loose
•
The choke is not in the correct
position
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No more gasoline in fuel tank
•
The gasoline is more than 3
months old
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Connection plug filled with grass
•
Activate safety switches under the seat
and collectorbag (only Rider 6100E).
•
Check that the wires are connected from
the battery to the motor and start button.
•
Move the machine away from the high
grass to start it.
Set the height adjustment in the highest
position, so that the blade can run freely.
•
Move the choke lever to a different
position.
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Check and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
•
Empty the fuel tank and carburettor from
old gasoline, and fill with new gasoline.
•
Remove grass from and around the
connection plug
No ignition spark (cannot start)
•
The spark plug cap is loose
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The spark plug is damp or dirty
•
Incorrect gap between the spark
plug and the electrode
•
The air filter is dirty or defective
•
Check that the cap is firmly attached to the
spark plug.
•
Check that there is no dirt on the spark
plug, following the instructions in the
manual.
•
Check and adjust the spark plug gap,
following the instructions in the manual.
Alternatively, replace the spark plug.
•
Check the air filter for dirt and clean it,
following the instructions in the manual.
The rider starts, but runs unevenly
Problem Cause Solution
Insufficient engine revolutions
•
Lever is in the "Choke" position
•
The throttle lever is set for
"Turtle "
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Set the lever in the "Run" position.
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Set the throttle lever for "Rabbit".
The back wheels are not
pulling, or only very little
•
The belt is torn or has fallen off
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Gearbox defect
•
Replace belt
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Replace thegearbox
The engine runs irregularly
and/or its performance
becomes poor as you are
working
•
The spark plug cap is loose
•
The spark plug is dirty
•
Incorrect gap between the spark
plug and the electrode
•
The air filter is dirty or defective
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Evaporation of fuel in the
carburettor
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Loose throttle cable
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Dirt in the carburettor
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Check that the cap is firmly attached to the
spark plug.
•
Check that the spark plug is clean and not
damaged, following the instructions in the
manual.
•
Check and adjust the spark plug gap,
following the instructions in the manual.
•
Check the air filter for dirt and clean it,
following the instructions in the manual.
•
Wait a few minutes, and then try to start
again.
•
Tighten the throttle cable, following the
instructions in the manual.
•
Clean the carburettor.
The engine will not stop
Problem Cause Solution
The machine does not stop
after 5 seconds
•
The engine brake cable runs too
tightly
•
Check and adjust the engine brake cable,
following the instructions in the manual.