Stihl RME 545 Manuel D'utilisation page 50

18.1 REACH
REACH is an EC Directive for the
registration, evaluation, authorisation and
restriction of chemicals.
Information on compliance with the
REACH Directive (EC) No. 1907/2006 is
available from www.stihl.com/reach.
19. Troubleshooting
If necessary, contact a specialist
dealer; STIHL recommends STIHL
specialist dealers.
Fault:
Motor not starting
Possible cause:
– No mains voltage
– Electric cable/plug and plug connector
or switch defective
– ON button not pressed
– Motor is overloaded because the grass
is too tall or too wet
– Motor overload protection activated
– Mower housing is blocked
– Fuse in plug faulty (GB version)
Remedy:
– Check fuse ( 11.1)
– Check cable/plug/switch and replace if
necessary ( 11.1)
– Press ON button ( 11.3)
– Do not switch on motor in high grass,
adapt cutting height (
– Allow machine to cool down (
– Clean mower housing (
– Replace fuse in plug ( )
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Fault:
Frequently tripped mains fuse
Possible cause:
– Unsuitable electric cable
– Power overload
– Machine is overloaded due to mowing
grass which is too long or too wet
Remedy:
– Use suitable electric cable (
– Connect machine to another circuit
– Adapt cutting height and mowing speed
to mowing conditions (
Fault:
Excessive vibration during operation
Possible cause:
– Blade fastening screw is loose
– Blade is not balanced
– Motor mounting is loose
Remedy:
– Tighten blade fastening screw (
– Re-sharpen (balance) or replace blade
(
– Check screw fastenings of motor,
tighten screws if necessary ( )
Fault:
Poor cut, lawn turning yellow
Possible cause:
– Mowing blade is blunt or worn,
– Rate of feed is too high in relation to the
cutting height
8.4)
Remedy:
9.4)
– Re-sharpen or replace mowing blade
12.2)
(
– Reduce rate of feed and/or select
correct cutting height (
8.4)
12.8)
12.8)
8.4)
Fault:
Problems switching machine on or
deteriorating motor power.
Possible cause:
– Mowing grass which is too long or too
wet
– Mower housing is blocked
Remedy:
11.1) – Adapt cutting height and mowing speed
to mowing conditions (
– Clean mower housing (disconnect
mains plug before cleaning) (
Fault:
Discharge chute blocked
Possible cause:
– Mowing blade is worn
– Mowing grass which is too long or too
wet
Remedy:
12.6) – Replace mowing blade (
– Adapt cutting height and mowing speed
to mowing conditions (
Fault:
RME 545 V: No drive when self-propulsion
lever is actuated
Possible cause:
– Self-propulsion cable incorrectly
adjusted
– Self-propulsion cable damaged (e.g.
kinked)
– V-belt worn
– Gearbox defective
Remedy:
– Check cable adjustment (
– Replace cable ( )
– Replace V-belt ( )
– Replace gearbox ( )
8.4)
12.2)
12.6)
8.4)
12.9)
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