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Most operating problems are due to wrong handling and using, poor use of the lawnmower or the lack of normal recommended maintenance.
Should breakdown remain, please contact your ETESIA dealer.
Before doing anything, disconnect the spark plug cap and close the fuel valve.
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Machine does not want to start
Lack of fuel
Fill the tank and open the fuel tap
Spark is full of dust or defective
Clean and replace the spark
Too much fuel (the motor has flooded)
Remove the spark and dry the engine by
pulling the starter
Air filter needs cleaning
Clean or replace the filter
Irregular operation, strong vibration
Blade balance
Balance or replace it
Cutting blade loose
Tighten the attaching screws
Bad cutting, grassbox does not fill itself
correctly
Blunt blade
Sharpened or replace the blade
Blade does not turn on an horizontal plan
Replace the blade
Cutting height is too low
Lift it slightly
Too quick drive
Drive more slowly
Engine run is too low
Put the gas lever on [MAXI] position
Grass remains
Height adjustment too low
Lift the cutting height
Cutting deck clogged with grass and and
earth remains
Clean the deck
Blade clutch not working properly
Long distance control trouble
Adjust the cable tension
Reduce forward speed slot
Long distance control trouble
Adjust control cables
Does not rest on disengaged position
Dead point stop needs adjustment
Ask your ETESIA dealer to adjust the dead
point
iMPorTanT :
Only use ETESIA parts as replacements. The quality of the work, the life of the lawnmower and your safety depend on it.
In addition to risks incurred by the user, the use of parts other than the manufacturer’s will result in the cancellation of the warranty for any
damage caused. ETESIA refuse to accept responsibility for accidents due to the use of parts not coming from the manufacturer.
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Before each cutting
After the 5 first
hours
Every 50 h or each
season
Periodically
Observation
11
Engine oil
Check the level and
adjust
Empty the
frame
Empty the
frame (*)
Necessary to be
able to claim for
warranty
14
Air filter
Replace the
cartridge
Clean every 25
hours
14
Spark
Clean - adjust the
electrodes
Replace if used too
much
Replace every 100
hours
14
Cooling system
Cleaning around the
muffler
Check and clean
15
Hydraulic oil
Complete and
clean the
magnetical plug
Complete and
clean the
magnetical plug
See your
ETESIA dealer
(*) Every 25 hours if the mower is used under tough conditions (dust, heat, heavy loads).
10• STANDARD REPAIRS – BREAKDOWNS AND SOLUTIONS
11• REGULAR MAINTENANCE SUMMARY