Trouble shooting – Hayter Mowers Hayterette 005D User Manual
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE FAULT
REMEDY
Engine will not turn over
Engine stop lever released
Operate the engine stop lever
Incorrect oil level
Check oil level
Obstruction under deck
Remove obstruction
Engine smokes
Excess oil level
Check oil level
Air cleaner plugged
Service air cleaner
Engine runs then stops
Fuel starvation
Fill fuel tank
Fuel cap vent blocked
Clean fuel cap vent
Engine will not start
Engine under load
Raise height of cut
Fuel starvation
Fill fuel tank
Incorrect/contaminated fuel
Drain fuel tank and fill with
correct fuel
Spark plug lead disconnected
Connect spark plug lead
Engine cold
Set throttle to ‘choke’ position
Engine brake not released
Operate engine stop lever.
Faulty spark plug
Clean and adjust gap or replace
Engine runs rough
Spark plug lead becoming
Connect spark plug lead
disconnected in use
Faulty spark plug
Clean and adjust gap or replace
Air cleaner blocked
Service air cleaner
Incorrect/contaminated fuel
Drain fuel tank and fill with
correct fuel
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