Makita PTM1000 Operator's Manual page 142

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EN
PROBLEM
7. Engine stops when
blades are engaged
8. The battery warning
light does not turn off
after a few minutes'
work
9. The oil warning
light comes on while
working ( if fitted)
10. The engine stops
and an audible signal
is heard
11. The engine stops
with no audible warn-
ing
12. The blades warn-
ing light stays lit when
the blades are disen-
gaged
13. The blades do not
engage
( models with
lever operated
engagement)
LIKELY CAUSE
– you are not ready to engage the blades
– recharging of the battery insufficient
– problems in lubricating the engine
The protection of the electronic card has
cut in due to:
– battery contains electrolyte but is not
charged
– overvoltage caused by the charge reg-
ulator
– badly connected battery (poor contact)
– battery disconnected
– problems in the engine
– the lever does not return to the disen-
gaged position due to accumulated
grass cuttings at the end of its stroke
– cable lengthened or belt loosened
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTION
– check that the conditions allowing
starting are met (
– Contact your dealer
Turn the key immediately to «STOP»:
– top up the oil level (
– replace the filter (if the problem con-
tinues, contact your dealer)
Turn the key to «STOP» and look for the
cause of the problem:
– recharge battery (
– Contact your dealer
– check connections i (
– check connections (
– Contact your dealer
– free the joint of all the grass (accessed
from the inspection hatch)
– Contact your dealer
5.2.c)
5.3.3)
6.2.5)
3.4)
3.4)