Abnormal Operation - Etesia PBE Bedienungsanleitung

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 Unit 1 - Hiron Way - Budbrooke Industrial Estate CV34 5WP WARWICK).

ABNORMAL OPERATION

The engine does not start
- Insufficient compression.
- No fuel in the combustion chamber.
- Spark plug covered in fuel.
- No spark or a poor spark.
Engine lacking in power.
-Engine overheats.
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The engine does not reach operating speed
Defective starter unit.
Uneven running, strong vibrations.
Poor cutting.
The lawnmower is difficult to
engage in gear or disengage.
The grassbox fills badly.
Defective blade clutch.
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
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.
No fuel in the carburettor. ...................................................... Fill the fuel tank (See page 18, 19).
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 ".
......................................................................................................... Turn the engine with the spark plug removed
......................................................................................................... to eliminate excess fuel.
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.
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.
. Defective or maladjusted governor. ................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
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.
Maladjusted engine speed. ................................................... Put the throttle on " MAXI ".
Blade belt sliped ........................................................................ Tension the belt.
Maladjusted 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 he 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
......................................................................................................... he housing.
Blade belt sliped ........................................................................ Tension the belt or replace.
Maladjusted remote control. ................................................. Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Worn remote control. ............................................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
Worn mechanism. ..................................................................... Contact an approved ETESIA service engineer.
REMEDY
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