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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor fails to start 1. Mains supply socket dead
2. RCCB tripped
3. Plug pulled out of mains
socket
4. Fuse failure
5. Supply cable damaged
6.Cutterblade obstructed
1. Test socket by plugging in
another appliance
2. Remove mower plug and
check RCCB action. Check the
supply cable for any obvious
signs of damage and replace im-
mediately if defective.
3. Re engage plug
4. Fit a new amp fuse
5. Disconnect from the mains
and check the supply cable for
any obvious signs of damage.
Replace immediately if defective
6. Disconnect from the mains and
remove any obstruction
Motor will not stop 1. Faulty switch control unit 1. Ensure that the switch lever
has returned to the ‘OFF’ posi-
tion. Disconnect from the mains
and contact your Hayter dealer.
Cutterblade runs on
excessively after
switching ‘OFF’
1. Faulty brake unit 1. Contact your Hayter dealer
Motor vibrates exces-
sively
1. Mounting bolt loose
2. Cutterblade bolt loose
3. Cutterblade out of balance
1. Tighten bolts
2. Tighten bolt
3. Balance cutterblade
Uneven cut 1. Undulating ground contours
2. Cutterblade worn
3. Cutterblade out of balance
4. Wheels/roller damaged
1. Change direction of travel
2. Sharpen the cutterblade
3. Balance cutterblade
4. Inspect and replace as neces-
sary
PROBLEM CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Discharge chute blocks 1. Grass is wet
2. Cut height too low
3. Grassbag full
4. No airow through the grass-
bag
1. Mow dry grass
2. Increase cut height
3. Empty grassbag
4. Clean the grassbag
Mower is hard to push 1. Cut height too low
2. Wheels/roller damaged
1. Increase cut height
2. Inspect and lubricate or replace
as necessary
Poor grass condition 1. No airow through the grass-
bag
2. Discharge chute blocked
3. Wet grass
4. Grassbag full
1. Clean the grassbag
2. Remove blockage
3. Mow dry grass
4. Empty grassbag