Faults And Remedies - Hitachi ML190EA Handling Instructions Manual

Faults and remedies

Caution!
The motor shaft and mower blade should not be aligned.
Fault
The motor does not start
Motor power reduced
Lawnmower cuts unevenly
Wheel drive does not work
Wheels do not turn when the
transmission is switched on
Unusually strong vibrations in
the lawnmower
For faults not listed in this table, or which you cannot resolve by yourself, please contact our customer service.
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Solution
Add petrol
Set throttle lever to "Start"
Press the motor switch at the handlebar
Check the spark plugs and replace if necessary.
Spin the mower blade
Start on a surface already mowed
Adjust the cutting height
Resharpen / replace the mower blade
Clean the outlet shaft/housing
Reduce the working speed
Resharpen/replace the mower blade
Adjust the cutting height
Adjust the cutting height
Allow the lawn to dry
Resharpen/replace the mower blade
Clear the grille on the grass catcher
Clean the outlet shaft/housing
Adjust the Bowden cable
V-belt faulty
Contact the service-workshop
Clean any dirt away from the wheel drive, toothed belt and gearing
Lubricate the freewheels (drive pinion on drive shaft) with spray oil
Retighten the wheel bolts
Wheel hub faulty
V-belt faulty
Contact the service-workshop
Check the mower blade
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