Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine does not
start
Engine stops
Bad cutting perfor-
mance
Excessive vibra-
tion/noise or big
accumulation of
smoke
160
GB
Possible cause
There is not enough fuel in the fuel
tank
The primer has not been pressed
at cold or warm start
The spark plug is wet
The spark plug is damaged
There is not enough fuel in the fuel
tank
The cutting means are blocked
The engine speed does not match
the terrain requirements
The cutting means are not sharp
enough
The cutting means are fitted cor-
rectly
The cutting/trimming guard is
clogged
The cutting means are broken
The flanges on the cutting means
are loosen
The flanges on the cutting means
are broken
The petrol / oil mixture is wrong
Solution
Add fuel
Press primer and start
Dry the spark plug
Replace the spark plug
Add fuel
Remove the blockage
Increase or lower the engine speed
Replace the cutting means
Fit the cutting means correctly
Clean the cutting trimming guard
Replace the cutting means
Tighten the flanges
Replace the flanges
Replace fuel and oil mixture in the
fuel tank