Standard Repairs - Problems And Remedies - Etesia PBE User Manual

10• staNdard repairs - proBlems aNd remedies
most operating problems are due to wrong handling and using, poor use of the lawnmower or the lack of normal recommended
maintenance.
the following table describes simple methods of determining a few malfunctions and correcting them.
if the problem persists, we recommend that you contact one of our approved etesia dealers (list on requist to etesia 67165
WissemBourg cedex - France).
anorMal oPEraTion
the engine does not start.
- insufficient compression.
- excess petrol.
- No fuel in the combustion chamber.
- spark plug covered in fuel.
- No spark or a poor spark.
engine lacking in power.
- engine overheats.
- the engine does not reach operating speed. defective or maladjusted governor. ...............................contact an approved etesia service engineer.
defective starter unit.
uneven running, strong vibrations.
poor cutting.
the lawnmower is difficult to
engage in gear or disengage.
the grassbox fills badly.
if this check up does not solve the problem, call your approved etesia dealer.
important : only use etesia parts as replacements. the quality of the work, the life of the lawnmower and your
safety depend on it.
in addition to risks incurred by the user, the use of parts other than the manufacturer's will result in the cancellation of the
warranty for any damage caused.
etesia refuse to accept responsibility for accidents due to the use of parts not coming from the manufacturer.
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ProBaBlE caUSE
the piston, the cylinder, the rings, the valves ................contact an approved etesia service engineer.
or the cylinder head seal are defective.
the spark plug is loose. loose cylinder head screws. ......tighten corrrectly.
the motor has flooded. ..................................................close the petrol tap, remove the spark plug and
No fuel in the carburettor. ..............................................Fill the fuel tank
the fuel cock is closed. ..................................................open the fuel cock.
defective petrol intake. ..................................................clean.
Fuel/air mixture is too rich.. ...........................................put the throttle control on position "maXi".
Blocked air filter. ...........................................................clean.
defective carburettor.. ....................................................contact an approved etesia service engineer.
incorrect type of fuel. contaminated fuel. .....................replace the petrol.
Water in the fuel.
defective spark plug. .....................................................replace the spark plug.
defective distributor coil.. .............................................contact an approved etesia service engineer.
Blocked air filter. ...........................................................clean.
Blocked cooling grille ....................................................clean.
insufficient engine oil. ...................................................top up or change the oil.
carbon deposits in the combustion chamber. ................contact an approved etesia service engineer.
insufficient ventilation around the engine. ....................clean.
snapped cord or broken return spring.. ..........................contact an approved etesia service engineer.
Blade balance. ................................................................rebalance or replace the blade.
Blade mounted upside down.. ........................................refit with blade surfaces facing the engine.
Blunt blade. ....................................................................sharpen or change.
Blade not turning in a horizontal plane. .........................straighten or change.
Wrong choice of cutting height.. ....................................match the cutting height to the working conditions.
Wrong adjusted speed. ...................................................put the throttle on "maXi".
Wrong adjusted or stretched clutch cable.. ....................contact an approved etesia service engineer.
Worn belt.. ......................................................................have it changed by an approved etesia service engineer.
defective blade or mounted upside down.. ....................replace or refit correctly.
Wrong engine speed.. .....................................................put the throttle on "maXi".
cutting too low. ..............................................................change the cutting height.
Blocked grassbox grille. .................................................clean with a brush.
opening and housing blocked by cuttings and earth.. .......First remove the spark plug top and then clean
rEMEDy
dry the motor out by pulling on the starter.
(see page 16).
turn the engine with the spark plug removed
to eliminate excess fuel.
the housing.