Troubleshooting Guide - Grillo FD 280 Manual De Instrucciones

– Battery not supplying any power
The instrument panel comes on, but with the key in the ON position, the starter motor does not turn
– Battery not supplying enough power
– Start-up not enabled
– Carburettor problems
– Sediment or dirt in the fuel
– No petrol flow
– Ignition system fault
– Travel speed too high for
mowing height
– Engagement not enabled
– Cutter deck not parallel with the ground
– Blades not cutting properly
– Travel speed too high for
mowing height and lawn condition
– Blades not balanced
– Loose screws

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CAUSE
With the key in the ON position, the instrument panel remains off
Engine difficult to start or runs unevenly
The starter motor turns but the engine will not start
Engine revs fall during mowing
When the blades are engaged, the engine cuts out
Uneven cutting and poor pick-up
Vibration while working
PROBLEM
– Check the connecting leads
– Charge the battery
– Change the fuse
– Charge the battery
– Travel pedal in STOP position
– Disengage the blades
– Sit in the driving seat
– Clean or replace the air filter
– Adjust the carburettor (refer to the motor handbook)
– Empty the tank and use fresh petrol
– Check the fuel filter and replace if necessary
– Check that the choke is on (if the engine is cold)
– Check level in tank
– Check the fuel filter and replace if necessary
– Check that the fuel cap bleeder hole is not blocked
– Check that the spark plugs cap is on properly
– Check that the electrodes are clean and the
gap is correct
– Decrease speed
– Raise the deck a few settings
– Check that the parking brake is disengaged
– Operator sitting in the driving seat;
– Check tyre pressures
– Adjust the deck until parallel
– Check that blades are fitted correctly
– Sharpen or replace blades
– If possible cut grass with lawn dry
– Reduce travel speed
– Balance the blades or replace if
damaged
– Check and tighten the blade, engine and
chassis fixing screws
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REMEDY