Most common cause: Empty tank or no power
Of the Scarifier(€ 98.00 at Amazon *) works hard when he has moss, weed and combed out turf thatch. Fuel consumption is underestimated on gasoline-powered devices. First take a look inside the tank to add fresh fuel if necessary.
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When an electric scarifier refuses to work, the power connection is often interrupted. Check that both plugs are firmly seated in the socket and on the scarifier. Lightweight electric scarifiers bob on hard ground, so that the cable loosens at one end, the engine stops and does not start. Reconnect and place a small sandbag on the device to stabilize it.
Dirty spark plug prevents the engine from starting - this must be done
Scarifiers with gasoline engines are the power packs among the device types. The high performance goes hand in hand with a high degree of contamination on the spark plug. If you can rule out a lack of petrol as the cause, you should therefore carefully examine the spark plug in order to clean it if necessary. How to do it right:
- Pull out the spark plug connector
- Unscrew the spark plug manually or with a spark plug wrench
- Brush off all contacts and clean them with a dry cloth
- Reinsert the spark plug and connector
- Replace completely sooty spark plugs with a new one
- Replace the candle with cracks in the porcelain
Servicing the spark plug is a good time to check the air filter. Simply knock out a paper filter or clean it with compressed air. Foam filters can be washed out with water and washing-up liquid, allowed to dry and then reinstalled.
Tips
Gardeners with small lawns save themselves the hassle of a striking engine and scarifying by hand. This is easy on the household budget and has a high trim effect. Get the blades regular sharpenedmakes the job less of a hassle.
