After Mowing/Storage |
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Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes. Remove all grass and debris, especially from the ventilation slots 9.
Using a soft brush clean the grass comb 11 remov- ing any grass and debris.
Turn the machine on its side and clean the blade area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area, remove with a wooden or plastic implement.
Always wear gardening gloves when han- dling or working near the sharp blade.
Store the machine in a dry place. Do not place other objects on top of the machine.
To aid storage loosen the wing nuts 14 and fold the handles.
☞Ensure cables are not trapped when folding/ unfolding top handles, do not drop the han- dles.
Fault Finding
Blade |
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ROTAK 34 | F016 800 271 |
ROTAK 36 | F016 800 275 |
ROTAK 40 | F016 800 273 |
ROTAK 43 | F016 800 274 |
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.
Symptom | Possible Cause | Remedy |
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Machine fails to operate | Power turned off | Turn power on |
| Mains socket faulty | Use another socket |
| Extension cable damaged | Inspect cable, replace if damaged |
| Fuse faulty/blown | Replace fuse |
| Mower in long grass | Increase height of cut and tilt mower |
| Motor protector has activated | Allow to cool and increase height of |
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| cut |
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Machine functions | Extension cable damaged | Inspect cable, replace if damaged |
intermittently | Machines internal wiring damaged | Contact Service Agent |
| Motor protector has activated | Allow to cool and increase height of |
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| cut |
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Machine leaves ragged | Height of cut too low | Increase height of cut (see “Height of |
finish |
| Cut Adjustment”) |
or | Cutting blade blunt | Replace blade |
motor labours |
| (see “Blade Maintenance”) |
| Underside of machine badly clogged | Clean machine (see “After Mowing/ |
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| Storage”) |
| Blade fitted upside down | Refit blade correctly (see “Blade |
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| Maintenance”) |
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Cutting blade not rotating | Cutting blade obstructed | Clear obstruction |
while machine switched | Blade nut/bolt loose | Tighten blade nut/bolt |
on |
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Excessive vibration/ | Blade nut/bolt loose | Tighten blade nut/bolt |
noise | Cutting blade damaged | Replace blade. |
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