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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
actuated.
Drive lever to neutral position.
Switch off blade clutch switch.
Lever for cutting height
adjustment to transport position.
Put driver in seat to activate seat
contact switches.
Battery is empty:
Ignition key was not in
position "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 valves are closed.
Open the fuel valves.
No fuel in the tank.
Refill fuel.
Choke is open.
Close the choke.
Device was tilted – oil leaked
into the air filter.
Replace the air filter, unscrew the
spark plugs, and start several times
while fuel valve is closed, dry spark
plugs and screw them 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 safety instructions! Put
spark plug connector back on.
Air filter is soiled.
Clean air filter (see also Maintenance
and cleaning).
