Grillo GF2 Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento página 12

GF2 - Translation of the Original Instructions
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following is a list of small problems which may occur during the use of the machine, which the
operator himself can remedy.
1) if the petrol engine does not start, check as follows:
– that the fuel tank is at least half full;
– that the petrol cock is open;
– that the choke is engaged (when the engine is cold);
– that fuel is normally reaching the carburettor;
– that the vent hole on the fuel tank is not clogged;
– that the carburettor jets are clean. Check by unscrewing them and if dirty, clean them with a jet of
air;
– that spark plug is generating a spark. To check this, remove the spark plug, re-connect it to the
electricity supply wire, rest the metal side on an electrical earth and turn the engine-pulley as if to
start it. If no spark is seen between the electrodes, check the connection of the spark plug cable; if
there is still no current replace the spark plug with a new one. If a spark is still not obtained, the
problem is in the electric system: capacitor, coil, or in some other component. Contact your nearest
service centre or a specialist workshop.
2) if the diesel engine does not start check as follows:
– that the fuel tank vent hole is not clogged;
– that the fuel tank is at least half full.
3) If the engine is running but the machine does not move forward:
– check that the gear is engaged.
– check that the red clutch lever is fully pressed (fig. 1A, n. 2A)and that the clutch spring is
compressed (fig. 4). Should this not be the case, adjust the screw of the clutch cable (fig. 1A, n. 4).
4) If the cutting bar does not turn:
– check that the PTO lever (fig. 1B, n. 9) is unlocked (lower position – see label fig. 1).
– check that the gear lever (fig. 1A, n. 6) is in forward gear and not in reverse.
– check that the red clutch lever (fig. 1A, n. 2A) is fully pressed and that the clutch spring is
compressed (fig. 4). Should this not be the case, adjust the screw of the clutch cable (fig.
1A, n. 4).
5) if the petrol engine cannot be switched off:
– check that the throttle lever (fig. 1A, n. 1) is in "0" position.
6) if the diesel engine cannot be switched off:
– check that the lever to switch off the diesel engines located on the left side of the handlebar (fig.
1A, n. 13) is fully pressed down.
– check that the electric wire to switch off is correctly connected to the engine.
IN CASE OF LONG IDLE PERIODS
Should the machine not be used for a long time:
- fully empty the fuel tank.
- thoroughly clean both the engine and the sickle bar.
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