MTD SMART RG 145 Manual De Instrucciones página 19

Operating instructions for lawn tractors
Problem
Starter does not turn.
Starter does not turn.
Starter turns but engine does
not start.
Engine emits smoke.
Strong vibrations.
Cutter deck does not
discharge grass or cuts
unevenly.
Engine is running, cutter
deck is not mowing.
Possible cause(s)
Safety interlock system has actuated. To start the engine, sit on the driver's seat, fully
Battery not connected correctly.
Discharged or low battery.
Fuse has tripped.
Loose earth cable between engine
and frame.
Choke and throttle in wrong position. Pull out choke.
Carburettor not receiving any fuel,
fuel tank empty.
Defective or dirty spark plug.
No ignition spark.
Too much oil in engine.
Engine defective.
Damaged blade shaft or defective
cutter.
Engine speed too low.
Travelling speed too high.
Cutting blade is blunt.
V-belt torn.
Action to take
depress brake pedal or apply parking brake.
Switch off the cutters when your appliance fea-
tures a PTO switch or -PTO lever.
Fit a grass catcher attachment or deflector to
machines with a rear discharge.
Connect red cable to (+) battery terminal and
black cable to (–) battery terminal.
Depending on the battery type, check the liquid
level in the battery. If required, top up with dis-
tilled water up to 1 cm below the filling orifice.
Then charge the battery.
Replace fuse.
If the fuse trips repeatedly, look for the cause
(usually short-circuit).
Connect earth cable.
Move throttle to .
Top up with fuel.
Check spark plug; see engine manual.
Arrange for the ignition to be checked in a spe-
cialist workshop.
Switch off the mower immediately.
Check engine oil level.
Switch off the mower immediately.
Arrange for a specialist workshop to check the
engine.
Switch off the mower immediately.
Defective parts must be replaced by a specia-
list workshop.
Increase throttle.
Set to a lower travelling speed.
Arrange for a specialist workshop to sharpen or
replace the blade.
The V-belt must be replaced in a specialist
workshop.
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