Troubleshooting - AS MOTOR Ride-on-Allmaher AS 800 FreeRider Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

The following table contains the most frequent problems and their elimination. If more problems
occur, contact the closest authorised service centre.
You can find an authorised service centre on our home page www.as-motor.de.
Problem
Starter does not turn Safety switches are not actu-
Engine does not start Fuel valve is closed.
Possible cause
ated.
Battery is empty:
– Ignition key was not in posi-
tion "Off".
– Standstill period was too
long.
Fuse is defective.
Battery is defective.
No fuel is in the tank.
Choke is open.
Device was tilted – oil leaked
into the air filter.
Engine was flooded due to too
many start attempts.
Spark plug connector is pulled
off.
Air filter is dirty.
Spark plugs are dirty, dam-
aged, or incorrect electrode
gap.
Poor quality, dirty, or old fuel.
Remedy
– Move drive lever to neutral position.
– Move cutting height adjustment to
transport position.
– Put driver in seat to activate seat
contact switches.
Charge the battery (see Checking the
battery) or have authorised service
centre do so.
Replace (if necessary, have authorised
service centre do so).
Replace the battery (authorised service
centre).
Open fuel valve.
Refill fuel.
Close the choke.
Replace air filter, unscrew spark plugs
and start several times when the fuel
valve is closed, dry the spark plugs and
screw them back in.
Unscrew spark plugs and start several
times when the fuel valve is closed, dry
the spark plugs and screw them back
in.
Observe the safety instructions! Put
spark plug connector back on.
Clean air filter (see also Maintenance).
Clean spark plugs and check electrode
gap (see Maintenance). Replace spark
plugs if necessary.
Clean fuel system (authorised service
centre).
Always use fresh fuel.
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