Trouble Shooting - Hayter Motif 48 Autodrive Instruction Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSES
Engine will not turn
Engine stop lever released
over
Incorrect oil level
Obstruction under deck
Engine smokes Excess oil
Air cleaner cartridge oil soaked or
blocked
Engine runs then stops Fuel starvation
Fuel cap vent blocked
Engine will not start
Engine under load
Incorrect / contaminated fuel
Spark plug lead disconnected
Engine brake not released
Faulty spark plug
Wiring fault
Engine runs rough Spark plug lead becoming
disconnected in use
Faulty spark plug
Air cleaner blocked
Incorrect / contaminated fuel
Engine vibrates Mounting bolt loose
excessively
Cutterblade bolt loose
Cutterblade out of balance
Bent crankshaft
CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM
Uneven cut
Operate engine stop lever
Check oil level
Remove obstruction
Check oil level
Discharge chute blocks
Service air cleaner
Fill fuel tank
Clean fuel cap vent
Mower is hard to push
Raise the height of cut
Drain tank and fi ll with correct
Mower will not self
fuel
propel
Connect spark plug lead
Poor grass condition
Operate engine brake lever
Clean and adjust the gap or
replace
Check wiring
Cutterblade drive will
Connect spark plug lead
not engage / disengage
Clean and adjust gap or replace
Service air cleaner
Drain tank and fi ll with correct
fuel
Tighten bolt
Tighten bolt
Balance cutterblade
Consult your dealer
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CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Undulating ground conditions Change direction of travel
Cutterblade worn Sharpen cutterblade
Cutterblade out of balance Balance the cutterblade
Wheels/roller damaged Inspect and replace as necessary
Grass is wet Mow dry grass
Cut height too low Increase cut height
Grassbag full Empty grassbag
No airfl ow through the grassbag Clean the grassbag
Cut height too low Increase cut height
Wheels/roller damaged Inspect and replace as necessary
Drive belt damaged Replace drive belt
Clutch out of adjustment Adjust clutch cable
No airfl ow through the grassbag Clean the grassbag
Discharge chute blocked Remove blockage
Wet grass Mow dry grass
Grassbag full Empty grassbag
Engine stop lever not fully Push fully forward / release to
forward / released engage / disengage