TROUBLE-SHOOTING:
CAUSE
– Battery not supplying power
Dashboard ON, but starter motor does not turn over with key in "AVV" pos.
– Battery not supplying enough power
– Start-up go-ahead not given
– Deposits or dirt in fuel
– Fault in ignition system
– Speed too high for cutting height
– Go-ahead not given for blade engaging
– Cutting plate not parallel to ground
PROBLEM
Dashboard OFF with key in "Avv." pos.
Starter motor turns over but engine does not start
Drop in engine performance during cutting
When the blades are engaged the engine cuts out
Uneven cutting
REMEDY
– Check connecting cables
– Check electrolyte level
– Recharge battery
– Change the fuse
– Recharge battery
– Travel lever in stop position
– Disengage blades
– Sit in the driver's seat
– Adjust the carburettor (follow engine manual
instructions)
– Empty the tank and use fresh petrol
(if engine is cold)
– Check petrol level in tank
– Check wiring of carburettor opening control
– Check that the vent on the tank cap is not blocked
– Check that the caps of the sparkplugs are
correctly fastened
– Check that the electrodes are clean and at the
correct distance apart.
– Reduce speed
– Raise cutting deck by a few notches
– Check the blade-engaging microswitch
– Sit in the driver's seat
– Check tyre pressure
– Level off the deck
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