Abnormal Operation; Standard Repairs - Breakdowns And Troubleshooting - Etesia AV 51 Gebrauchsanweisung

9• standard repairs - Breakdowns and troubleshooting
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Most operating problems are due to inappropriate use of the brush-cutter or a failure to carry out the normal recommended maintenance.
the following table describes simple methods of identifying a few malfunctions and correcting them.
if the problem persists, we recommend that you contact one of our approved EtEsiA dealers (list on request from
EtEsiA 67165 WissEMBouRG cedex - France or EtEsiA uK Limited, cV4 5HG WARWicK).
ABNoRMAL oPERAtioN
the engine does not start
insufficient compression.
No fuel in the combustion chamber. No fuel in the carburettor. . ..................................................... Fill the fuel tank (see page...)
spark plug covered in fuel.
No spark or a poor spark.
Engine lacking in power.
Engine overheats.
the engine does not reach its
normal running speed.
Defective starter unit.
uneven running, excessive vibration. Blade unbalance. ....................................................................... Replace or balance the blade.
the blade clutch doesn't function
correctly
Defective blade clutch
if this check up does not solve the problem, call your approved EtEsiA dealer.
important : only use original EtEsiA spares.
the quality of the work, the service life of the brush-cutter and your safety depend on it.
in addition to the 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 accepts no liability for accidents due to the use of non-manufacturer's spares.
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PRoBABLE cAusE
the piston, the cylinder, the rings, the valves . ............... .contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer..
or the cylinder head gasket are defective.
the spark plug is loose. . .......................................................... tighten correctly.
Loose cylinder head screws. . ................................................. tighten correctly.
the fuel cock is closed. ............................................................ open the fuel cock.
Defective petrol intake. . .......................................................... clean.
Fuel/air mixture is too rich. .................................................... Put the throttle control on "MAXi".
......................................................................................................... turn the engine with the spark plug removed to
......................................................................................................... remove the excess fuel.
Blocked air filter. ........................................................................ clean.
Defective carburettor. . ............................................................. contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer.
incorrect type of fuel. . .............................................................. Replace the petrol.
contaminated fuel.
Water in the fuel.
Defective spark plug. ............................................................... Replace the spark plug.
Defective ignition coil. . ............................................................ contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer.
Blocked air filter ......................................................................... clean.
cooler grille blocked. ............................................................... clean.
insufficient oil in engine ......................................................... 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 regulator. . .................................. contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer.
snapped cord or broken return spring ............................. contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer.
Maladjusted or stretched clutch cable . ............................. contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer.
Worn belt . ..................................................................................... Have it changed by an approved EtEsiA service
......................................................................................................... engineer.
Maladjusted remote control.................................................. contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer.
Worn remote control . ............................................................... contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer.
Worn belt . ..................................................................................... contact an approved EtEsiA service engineer.
REMEDY