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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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