Identifying and eliminating malfunctions
Malfunctions that occur during the operation of your lawnmower often have simple causes that you should
know and be able to repair on your own. In cases of doubt your specialised garage will be please assist you
further.
Problem
Engine does not start.
Motor
is
humming,
running.
Motor suddenly stops.
Unusual noises (rattling, clanging,
knocking).
Strong vibrations.
Wheel drive does not work.
Unclean
cut
or
decreasing.
Grass Is not being picked up or
grass catcher is not filling
Possible cause(s)
Connection cable not connected
or defective.
Household fuse overloaded.
Switch/plug
defective.
Lawnmower Is standing in long
grass.
but
not
Blade is blocked.
Plug has become loose.
Overload protection has switched
off (depending on model).
Screws, nuts, or other fasteners
loose.
Damaged blade shaft or defective
cutter.
V-belt or gears defective.
speed
Is
Grass too high.
Grass too damp.
Ejector clogged.
Cutters bunt.
Grass sack full.
Dirty grass sack.
Check and plug in cable; if
required
repaired by a specialist.
Switch
increase
connection or have one installed
by a specialist.
combination
Have it repaired by a specialist
company.
Place the lawnmower onto a
surface with shorter grass.
Pull out mains plug, remove
blockage.
Check cable, ensure that it is
attached to the cord grip, insert
plug again.
Pull out mains plug, remove
blockage in the discharge, wait
approx. 30 min., switch on again.
Tighten parts; if the noises persist:
Contact a specialist workshop.
Switch off the unit immediately.
Have defective parts replaced by
a specialist workshop.
Damaged parts must be replaced
at a specialist garage.
Set
necessary mow twice.
Let the lawn dry.
Pull out mains plug, remove
blockage.
Cutters must be replaced or
reground at a specialist garage.
Switch off mower, empty grass
catcher.
Switch off mower, clean air slots
in the grass catcher.
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Remedy
replace
or
have
on
fuse;
if
required
the
fused
house
larger
cutting
height,
it
if