7 REMEDYING MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS
This chapter provides the procedures for remedying the most frequent malfunctions and defects that you, as
the user, may perform yourself. Other remedies, that are not specified here, will void the warranty.
Do not perform any repairs if you do not have the appropriate technical equipment and qualifications.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damages resulting from poorly performed unapproved
repairs by the user.
PROBLEM
ENGINE WILL NOT
START
THE ENGINE IS
TURNING BUT WILL
NOT START UP
THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING, BUT THE
MOWER DOES NOT
MOVE WHEN THE
TRAVEL PEDAL IS
PUSHED
THE ENGINE IS
RATTLING OR
KNOCKING
ENGINE PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Not enough or no fuel in the fuel
tank
Incorrect procedure when starting
the engine
Burned fuse
Flat or faulty battery
Defective or clogged spark plug
or incorrect gap between the
electrodes
Loose or damaged electrical
conductors, faulty switches of the
electrical system
Malfunction of engine or electrical
system of the mower
Jammed engine shut-off solenoid
(only on diesel engines)
Incorrect engine starting procedure
Clogged fuel filter
The choke was not pulled out (only
for petrol engines)
Malfunction of engine or electrical
system of the mower
Travel belt is loose
Not enough oil in the hydraulic circuit
or an aerated circuit.
The parking brake is activated
The bypass for pushing the mower
is activated.
Insufficient amount of oil or incorrect
type of oil
Check the fuel level.
Check the starting procedure.
Replace the fuse.
Check the battery voltage, which must
be 11.6 to 12.8 V. If the voltage is
lower, charge the battery or replace it
with a new one.
Clean the spark plug, adjust the gap
between the electrodes.
Check that all conductors are
tightened and tighten if necessary.
Replace damaged conductors or faulty
conductors.
Check the engine again according to
the instructions in the User's manual of
the engine manufacturer.
Have the electrical system checked at
a specialised workshop.
Check the solenoid and the motor shut-
off hand lever.
Check the starting procedure.
Check the fuel filter and replace it if
necessary.
Pull out the choke lever.
Check the engine again according to
the instructions in the User's manual of
the engine manufacturer.
Have the electrical system checked at
a specialised workshop.
Check the tension of the belt and
tension it if necessary.
Check the oil level in the tank, bleed
the air out of the hydraulic circuit.
Deactivate the parking brake by
pushing on the brake pedal.
Tighten the bypass bolt on the pump.
Check the oil level in the engine.
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REMEDY