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Troubleshooting
The following table contains the most frequent problems and their elimination. If more problems
occur, contact the closest authorised service centre.
You can find an authorised service centre on our home page www.as-motor.de.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
Starter does not turn
Safety switches are not actu-
ated.
– Move drive lever to neutral position.
– Move cutting height adjustment to
transport position.
– Put driver in seat to activate seat
contact switches.
Battery is empty:
– Ignition key was not in posi-
tion “Off”.
– Standstill period was too
long.
Charge the battery (see Checking the
battery) or have authorised service
centre do so.
Fuse is defective.
Replace (if necessary, have authorised
service centre do so).
Battery is defective.
Replace the battery (authorised service
centre).
Engine does not
start
Fuel valve is closed.
Open fuel valve.
Tank ventilation screw is
closed.
Open tank ventilation screw.
No fuel is in the tank.
Refill fuel.
Choke is open.
Close the choke.
Device was tilted – oil leaked
into the air filter.
Replace air filter, unscrew spark plug
and start several times when the fuel
valve is closed, dry the spark plug and
screw it back in.
Engine was flooded due to too
many start attempts.
Unscrew spark plugs and start several
times when the fuel valve is closed, dry
the spark plugs and screw them back
in.
Spark plug connector is pulled
off.
Observe the safety instructions! Put
spark plug connector back on.
Air filter is dirty.
Maintain air filter (see Maintenance).
Spark plugs are dirty, dam-
aged, or incorrect electrode
gap.
Clean spark plugs and check electrode
gap (see Maintenance). Replace spark
plugs if necessary.
