The motor will not start:
1. Move the accelerator lever to Fast or
Start.
2. Make sure the fuel tank is full with clean
gasoline. Do not use old gasoline.
3. For cold motor, press the "primer" button
3 times (optional in some models).
4. Make sure the spark plug wire is
connected.
5. Too much gasoline in the motor cylinders.
Remove and dry the spark plug. Place the
control lever to Slow. Slowly pull the start
rope several times. Place the spark plug
and connect the wire. Start the motor.
6. Make sure the brake retractable lever is in
operation position.
7. For electric models, make sure they are
plugged in.
Poor motor performance:
1. Check the height of the cut. Increase the
cut height if the grass is high.
2. Check the lower part of the mower. Clean
the grass and debris from the inside of the
mower.
3. Check the spark plug wire. Make sure the
wire is connected.
4. Clean the motor cooling fins.
5. Check the opening of the spark plug.
Gauge the opening of the spark plug
allowing a clearance of 0.76 mm.
6. Check the motor air filter; keep it clean.
7. The gasoline is bad. Empty and clean the
fuel tank. Fill it up with clean fuel.
Problems and Solutions
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Excessive vibration:
1. Remove the blade. Check and balance if
necessary. Refer to the instructions in the
manual.
2. Check for fissures or dents on the blade. A
damaged blade is dangerous and must be
replaced.
3. Check the blade securing flange. Replace if
damaged.
4. If vibration continues, take the mower to a
TRAPP Authorized Technical Assistance.
Grass is not properly collected:
1. Clean the lower part of the mower.
2. Check whether the blade is worn. Remove
the blade and sharpen it. For safety reasons,
replace the blade every 2 years.
3. Move the accelerator control lever to Fast.
Check whether the motor speed is correct.
Grass is not cut:
1. Check height adjustment in each wheel. It
must be the same for all wheels.
2. Make sure the blade is sharp.
3. Check whether the blade is dented or
broken. A damaged blade is dangerous and
must be replaced.
Important!
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Frequently check that the nuts and bolts
are tightened.
✔
Do not allow grass to build up
under the grass mower base.
✔
Do not clean the machine with
running water, as this may damage
the electric circuits of the engine.
✔
Always check the cutting blade,
ensuring that it is well balanced and
firmly attached to the engine shaft.
✔
When required, seek TRAPP Technical
Assistance.