Operation - Etesia RTEB Gebrauchsanweisung

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9.standard repairs - Problems and remedies
Most operating problems are due to false manoeuvres and malpractice, poor use of the lawn mower 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 or ETEsiA uK Limited, cV34 5HG WARWicK).
ABNoRMAL oPERATioN
Difficulty in starting
Engine overheats
smoke is emitted by the engine
(2-stroke models RTEB)
Lack of power
ignition failure
Defective starter
Engine runs irregularly
irregular operation, strong vibrations Blade unbalanced ..................................................................... change the blade
Poor cut
The lawn mower clutch
disengages or engages badly
Grass box fills badly
Handle of the electromagnetic
clutch-brake of the blade
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.

PRoBABLE cAusE
Petrol tap closed ........................................................................ open the tap
No fuel ........................................................................................... Fill with mixture
contaminated fuel (gas-oil, etc) ........................................... Rinse pipe and carburetor. Refill with correct
......................................................................................................... mixture (see page 15- 16)
Plug dirty ...................................................................................... clean or change
Engine flooded by excessive use of the choke or .......... close the fuel tap. Remove the spark. Fully open
closing the choke with a warm engine ............................. the speed control lever and turn the engine
. ........................................................................................................ several times Dry the plug before replacing it.
......................................................................................................... Turn the engine again and then open the tap.
cooling fan blocked by grass debris. ................................. clean (see page 28).
incorrect mixture. ...................................................................... Replace with correct mixture
Too much oil in the fuel .......................................................... Make a correct mix. (50:1)
choke closed ............................................................................... open
Air filter dirty ............................................................................... clean it or replace
Jet blocked................................................................................... contact an approved ETEsiA dealer.
silencer blocked ........................................................................ contact an approved ETEsiA dealer.
No compression ......................................................................... contact an approved ETEsiA dealer.
Defective plug or plug lead ................................................... Replace spark plug, or lead
insulation of the high voltage or defective earting ...... insulate with adhesive tape or contact an appro
......................................................................................................... ved ETEsiA dealer.
cord broken or return string broken .................................. contact your ETEsiA dealer
intermittent ignition. ............................................................... change the plug otherwise contact an approved
Misfire carburetor badly adjusted ....................................... ETEsiA dealer.
Blade mounted incorrectly .................................................... Mount it the right way up
Blade blunt .................................................................................. sharpen or change it
Blade does not rotate in a horizontal plane .................... straighten or change it
cutting height wrong .............................................................. Adapt the cutting height to working conditions
Engine speed too low .............................................................. set to "Max"
clutch cable badly adjusted or slack .................................. Adjust
Belt worn ...................................................................................... Have it changed by an approved ETEsiA dealer
Blade defective ........................................................................... change it
Engine speed badly adjusted ............................................... Reset to "MAXi"
cut too short ............................................................................... change height
collector net blocked .............................................................. clean it with a brush and spray.
Blade clutch-brake .................................................................... setting the gap. if necessary, see an
......................................................................................................... ETEsiA-authorized repairman.
REMEDY