17 Troubleshooting
Error
Cause
The contact switch for the grass
catcher box or the contact
switch for the discharge chute
has not been pressed or is
defective.
The contact switch for the seat
or the related wiring is defec‐
tive.
The engine
The parking brake is not activa‐
cuts out when
ted.
the driver lea‐
The blades are now engaged.
ves the dri‐
ver's seat.
The engine
The battery voltage is too low.
stops or can‐
The battery is defective or is not
not be started.
charged.
The engine
The engine oil pressure is too
stops after
low.
3 seconds.
Ride-on mower errors
Error
Cause
The ride-on
The gearbox is disengaged.
mower does
The V-belt of the gearbox is
not begin to
worn, damaged or detached.
move.
The feather key is not located in
the groove of the rear axle.
The ride-on
The blades are damaged or
mower vibra‐
unbalanced.
tes excessi‐
vely.
The blades are not correctly
attached.
The V-belt or toothed belt of the
mowing deck is damaged.
The mounting of the engine is
loose.
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Remedy
► Attach the grass catcher box.
► Check the proper fit of the discharge chute.
► If the error persists: Contactt a STIHL authorized
dealer.
Contact a STIHL authorized dealer.
Engage the parking brake.
Disengage the blades before getting up from the dri‐
ver's seat.
► Do not make any further attempts to start the
machine.
► Check the battery voltage.
► Check the fuses.
► Check if the battery connections are corroded or
are firmly seated.
► Check whether liquids are leaking from the bat‐
tery.
► Charge the battery.
► If the battery is defective: Replace the battery.
► Do not make any further attempts to start the
machine.
► Perform a visual check for oil leakage on the com‐
bustion engine.
► Check the oil level and refill the engine oil as nee‐
ded.
► If the error persists: Do not use the ride-on mower
and instead consult a STIHL authorized dealer.
Remedy
Engage the gearbox.
Contact a STIHL authorized dealer.
► Install or remove the rear wheels as described in
this User Manual.
► If the feather key is missing: Consult a STIHL
authorized dealer.
► Check the blades.
► If the blades are unbalanced: Sharpen the blades.
► If the blades are damaged: Have the blades
replaced by a STIHL authorized dealer.
Install the blade as described in this User Manual.
Contact a STIHL authorized dealer.
Tighten the fastening screws of the engine.
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