Responding to Problems If a trouble occurs that you suspect it is a problem, stop using the machine and take an appropriate action by referring to <Troubleshooting Table> below. If a problem is not specified in <Troubleshooting Table> or the problem cannot be improved after the specified action has been taken, contact the “dealer from which you purchased your Rideon Bush Cutter”. Some actions require expert knowledge of maintenance. If you find the contents of maintenance is difficult, ask the “dealer from which you purchased your Ride-on Bush Cutter” to do it for you.
<Troubleshooting Table> Location
Engine
Troubles
Presumable cause
Action
The cutting-height adjustment lever is not in Put the lever in the “Start Engine” position. the “Start Engine” position. (The safety device (Refer to p. 30and 31.) is actuated.) The brake pedal is not depressed. (The safety Depress the brake pedal. (Refer to p. 30 and device is actuated.) 31.) The engine does The battery was Charge the battery. (Refer to p. 82.) not start. Replace the battery. over-discharged. The battery cables are disconnected. Connect the battery cables. Blown fuse Replace the fuse. (Refer to p. 90.) Repair the electrical wiring (connector) Poorly-contacting or disconnected (Ask the dealer from which you purchased your electrical wiring (connector). machine) Lack of fuel Add fuel. (Refer to p. 29.) Air or water was mixed into fuel. Inspect the pipes and tightening bands. Too much fuel is suctioned in. Wait for a while and try starting again. Lack of engine oil or use of Add or replace engine oil. (Refer to p. 53 to low-grade engine oil (oil with 55.) high viscosity). The engine does not start smoothly. Ignition failure due to a foul spark plugs or Clean or replace the spark plug. (Refer to p. insufficient sparks. 62.) Add battery fluid. (Refer to p.81.) Lack of battery capacity (cell motor starting failure). Charge the battery. (Refer to p.82.) Contamination is mixed into the fuel Clean the fuel filter pot. (Refer to p.63.) system. The engine stalls Lack of fuel Add fuel. (Refer to p.29.) frequently. Out of fuel Add fuel. (Refer to p.29.) Contamination is mixed into the fuel Clean the fuel filter pot. (Refer to p.63.) The engine system. Repair. suddenly stopped. Lack of engine oil, or seizure due to (Ask the dealer from which you purchased your degradation of oil. machine.) Idling failure Ask the dealer from which you purchased your (unstable engine → machine. speed) Adjust the belt tension. (Refer to p. 64 and The V-belt is loose. 66.) Insufficient output Clean the carburetor. The carburetor is clogged. or acceleration Clean or replace the air cleaner. (Refer to p. The air cleaner is clogged. 62.)
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