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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting schedule
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WARNING! If service operations or trouble shooting does not require the machine to be on, the
engine should be switched off, and the stop switch in STOP position.
Problem
Probable cause
Potential Solution
The machine does not start
Incorrect starting procedure.
See instructions under the heading
Starting and stopping.
Stop switch in the right (STOP)
position
Make sure that the stop switch (STOP) is
in the left position.
There is no fuel in the fuel tank
Refill with fuel
Spark plug defective
Replace the spark plug.
Defective clutch
Contact your service agent.
The blade rotates at idle
Idle speed too high
Adjust the idle speed
Defective clutch
Contact your service agent.
The blade does not rotate while
throttling up
Belt too loose or defective
Tighten the belt / Replace the belt with a
new one
Defective clutch
Contact your service agent.
Blade fitted incorrectly
Make sure the blade is properly installed.
The machine has no power while
attempting to throttle up
Clogged air filter
Check the air filter and replace if
necessary.
Clogged fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter.
Fuel tank vent blocked
Contact your service agent.
Vibration levels are too high
Blade fitted incorrectly
Check that the cutting blade is fitted
correctly and does not show signs of
damage. See the instructions in the
sections "Cutting blades" and "Assembly
and adjustments".
Blade defective
Change the blade and make sure it is
intact.
Vibration damping elements
defective
Contact your service agent.
Temperature of the machine is too
high
Air intake or cooling flanges
blocked
Clean the machine’s air intake/cooling
flanges
Belt slipping
Check belt / adjust the tension
Clutch slipping / is defective
Always cut at full throttle.
Check clutch / contact your service agent
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