Trouble Shooting - Hayter Spirit 41 Instruction Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSES
Engine will not turn
Engine stop lever released
over
Incorrect oil level
Obstruction under deck
Battery discharged (if fitted)
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
Battery discharged (if fitted)
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
Charge battery
Discharge chute blocks
Check oil level
Service air cleaner
Fill fuel tank
Mower is hard to push
Clean fuel cap vent
Raise the height of cut
Poor grass condition
Drain tank and fill with correct
fuel
Connect spark plug lead
Operate engine brake lever
Cutterblade drive will
Clean and adjust the gap or
not engage/disengage
replace
Charge battery
Check wiring
Connect spark plug lead
Clean and adjust gap or replace
Service air cleaner
Drain tank and fill 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 airflow through the grassbag Clean the grassbag
Cut height too low Increase cut height
Wheels/roller damaged Inspect and replace as necessary
No airflow 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 to disengage
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