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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the
engine and wait until the blade has come to a stop.
CAUTION!
Improper repairs can result in the product functioning unsafely. This
endangers yourself and your environment.
Faults which cannot be rectified with the aid of following table may be rectified by a
specialist company only (customer service center).
Please be aware that any improper repairs will also invalidate the warranty and additional
costs may be incurred.
Use only genuine spare parts. Only these spare parts are designed and suitable for the
product. The use of other spare parts not only voids the warranty, you can also endanger
yourself and your environment.
Fault/malfunction Cause
Remedy
Loud while running,
machine vibrates
heavily
Screws are loose
Check screws
Blade fasteners are loose
Check blade fasteners
Blade is unbalanced
Replace blade
Engine does not
start
Throttle lever at wrong
position
Set it
Spark plug is defective
Replace spark plug
Does the cutting blade is
worn or damaged
Replace it by the customer
service center
Fuel tank is empty
Refill with fuel
Engine may be flooded
Remove plug and dry
Engine runs un-
steadily
Air filter is soiled
Clean the air filter
Spark plug is soiled
Clean the spark plug
Uneven mowing
results
Blade is blunt
Sharpen the blade
Cutting height is too low
Set correct height
Grass bag is not
filled sufficiently
Blade is worn
Replace the blade
Grass bag is clogged
Empty the grass bag
Cutting height is inappro-
priate
Correct the cutting height
The lawn / grass is wet
Allow the lawn to dry
The discharge channel/
housing blocked
Clean the discharge channel/
housing
Underside of the mower
deck have been clogged
Clean the underside of the
mower deck