Troubleshooting - MTD WOLF Alpha 95.165 H Manual

Troubleshooting

Risk of injuries or material damage
¾ In case of doubt always consult a specialist workshop.
¾ Park the device prior to each inspection or prior to working on the cutting blades.
¾ Prior to all work on the device, protect yourself from injury by
- Switching the motor off.
- Removing the ignition key.
- Engaging the parking brake.
- Waiting until all moving parts have come to a complete standstill.
- Wait until the motor has cooled down.
- Remove the spark plug connector from the motor so that unintentional motor starts are prevent-
ed.
Problem
Starter is not turning.
Starter is not turning.
Start is turning but motor is
not starting.
Motor producing smoke.
Strong vibrations.
Cutting mechanism does
not eject any grass or cut
is not clean.
Motor is running but cutting
mechanism is not mowing.
Troubleshooting
Possible cause
Safety locking system has been triggered.
Battery not properly connected.
Empty or weak battery.
Fuse has tripped.
Loose ground cable between motor and
frame.
Incorrect position of choke and throttle.
Carburettor not receiving any fuel; fuel
tank empty.
Defective or soiled spark plugs.
No ignition sparks.
Too much motor oil in the motor.
Motor defective.
Damaged motor shaft or defective cutting
blade.
Low motor speed.
Excessive driving speed.
Cutting blade blunt.
V-belt torn.
WARNING !
Remedy
Sit down on the driver's seat, step down
fully on the brake pedal and engage the
parking brake.
Switch the PTO off.
Attach the grass collector or the optional
deflector to the device.
Connect the red cable to the (+) pole of
the battery, and the black cable to the (-)
pole of the battery.
Check and charge the battery.
If necessary, replace the battery.
Replace the fuse.
If the fuse trips again, look for the cause
(usually a short circuit).
Connect the ground cable.
Actuate the choke. Set the throttle
to
Top up with fuel.
Check the spark plugs (see motor
manual).
Have the ignition checked in a work-
shop.
Switch the device off immediately.
Check the motor oil level.
Switch the device off immediately.
Have the motor inspected in a work-
shop.
Switch the device off immediately.
Have defective parts replaced in a
workshop.
Rev up!
Set a lower driving speed.
Have the cutting blade sharpened or
replaced in a workshop.
Have the V-belt replaced in a workshop.
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