Trouble Shooting - Hayter Spirit 41 617J Owner's Handbook Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSES
Engine stop lever released
Engine will not turn
over
Incorrect oil level
Obstruction under deck
Excess oil
Engine smokes
Air cleaner cartridge oil soaked or
blocked
Fuel starvation
Engine runs then stops
Fuel cap vent blocked
Engine under load
Engine will not start
Incorrect / contaminated fuel
Spark plug lead disconnected
Engine brake not released
Faulty spark plug
Spark plug lead becoming
Engine runs rough
disconnected in use
Faulty spark plug
Air cleaner blocked
Incorrect / contaminated fuel
Mounting bolt loose
Engine vibrates
excessively
Cutterblade bolt loose
Cutterblade out of balance
Bent crankshaft
CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM
Operate engine stop lever
Uneven cut
Check oil level
Remove obstruction
Check oil level
Service air cleaner Discharge chute blocks
Fill fuel tank
Clean fuel cap vent
Mower is hard to push
Raise the height of cut
Drain tank and fi ll with correct
fuel
Mower will not self
propel
Connect spark plug lead
Poor grass condition
Operate engine brake lever
Clean and adjust the gap or
replace
Connect spark plug lead
Cutterblade drive will
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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RELEASED Ver-A.0
CAUSES
Undulating ground conditions
Cutterblade worn
Cutterblade out of balance
Wheels/roller damaged
Grass is wet
Cut height too low
Grassbag full
No airfl ow through the grassbag
Cut height too low
Wheels/roller damaged
Clutch out of adjustment
Drive belt damaged
No airfl ow through the grassbag
Discharge chute blocked
Wet grass
Grassbag full
Engine stop lever not fully
forward
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Change direction of travel
Sharpen cutterblade
Balance the cutterblade
Inspect and replace as necessary
Mow dry grass
Increase cut height
Empty grassbag
Clean the grassbag
Increase cut height
Inspect and replace as necessary
Adjust clutch cable
Replace drive belt
Clean the grassbag
Remove blockage
Mow dry grass
Empty grassbag
Push fully forward to disengage