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SYMPTOM
The engine don't start
Engine is weak or runs
unevenly
Belt coming off
The cutting wheel does
not rotate
The cutting wheel
continues to rotate.
The parking brake is
slipping
The wheels have poor
grip
CAUSE
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Fuel valve closed.
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Fuel tank is empty
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Open choke valve
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Engine switch in OFF position.
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Contamination, water or ice in fuel
system.
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Wrong spark plug
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Clogged air filter.
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(Blue exhaust) (Voluminous blue-
white exhaust) Tank filled with 2-cy-
cle mixed oil. Tank filled with diesel.
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(Black exhaust) Choke left on.
Clogged air filter. Carburetor prob-
lems.
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Ignition system: Wrong spark plug
type. Buildup on electrodes. Short
circuit. Faulty ignition unit.
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Pulleys not aligned.
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Belt tension is insufficient
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Engine speed is insufficient to acti-
vate the centrifugal clutch.
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Belt tension is insufficient.
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Clutch is worn
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Check that the throttle is disconnected.
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Check for damage on the throttle cable.
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Check that the throttle cable is properly mounted on the throttle valve.
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The engine speed is not under 1000 rpm, which is required to Disengage the centrifugal
clutch.
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Inspect springs on clutch shoes. If tension on clutch shoes is not enough to pull shoes
back, replace spring and clutch shoes.
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Adjust the brake tension in the manner described in the operator's manual.
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Check for damage on the brake rod or lever.
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Check for wear on the brake pads. Replace as necessary.
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Tire pressure is too low
ACTION
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Open the fuel valve.
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Check and fill up fuel
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Close choke valve
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Turn engine switch to ON
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Clean tank, sludge reservoir, fuel lines
and carburetor fill the tank with fresh
fuel.
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Check and replace
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Clean or replace the air filter.
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Clean tank, sludge reservoir and empty
carburetor. Fill the tank with proper fuel.
Open choke valve. Clean or replace the
air filter.
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Contact an authorized service Workshop
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Replace the spark plug. Check electrode
gap and Clean or replace spark plug
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Contact an authorized service Workshop.
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Adjust pulley or belt tension.
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Adjust the speed
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Adjust belt tension.
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Replace shoes and springs, and/or clutch
bearings.
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Check and fill up air recommended
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pressure: 1,3 bar
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