28 – EnglishTroubleshooting scheduleProblem CauseEngine does not startThere is no fuel in the fuel tankFaulty spark plug.Defective ignition cable.Dirt in the carburettor or fuel lineStarter motor does not turn over the engineDefect safety switchStarter motor does not turn over theengineBattery flatBad contact between the cable and batteryLift lever for cutting unit in wrong positionMain fuse blown.Ignition lock faultyBrake not activated.Faulty starter motorEngine does not run smoothlyFaulty spark plug.Carburettor incorrectly setAir filter cloggedFuel tank vent blockedIgnition key defectiveDirt in the carburettor or fuel lineChoking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cableEngine seems to have no powerAir filter cloggedFaulty spark plug.Dirt in the carburettor or fuel lineCarburettor incorrectly setChoking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cableEngine overheatsEngine overloadedFaulty spark plug.Air intake or cooling flanges blockedFan damagedToo little or no oil in engineIgnition defectiveBattery does not charge One or more battery cells faultyPoor contact on the battery terminal cable connectorsMachine vibratesBlades are looseEngine is looseOne or more blades unbalanced, caused by damage or poor balancing aftersharpeningUneven mowingBlades bluntLong or wet grassCutting unit skewGrass blockage under hoodDifferent tyre pressures on right and left sidesOver-speedingEngine speed too lowDrive belt slipping