ME 545, ME 545 C, ME 545 V - Castorama

Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause Remedy Page Illustration
- Motor will not start
- No mains voltage
- Connection cable/plug or plug
connector or switch defective
- Start button not pressed
- Thermal motor overload
protection has been triggered
- Mower housing is blocked
- Check fuse
- Check, replace if necessary
- Press start button
- Allow appliance to cool, then
try again to start
- Clean mower housing
(disconnect mains plug before
cleaning)
9
10
8, 9,
11
11
16
- Frequently tripped mains fuse
- Unsuitable connection cord
- Power overload
- Appliance is overloaded due
to mowing grass which is too
long or too wet
- Use suitable connection cord
- Connect the appliance to
another circuit
- Work at appropriate cutting
height and mowing speed for
mowing conditions
9
9
7, 9
7
- Excessive vibration during
operation
- Blade fastening screw is loose
- Motor mounting is loose
- Blade imbalance due to
incorrect re-sharpening or
fracture
- Tighten blade fastening screw
- Tighten motor fastening bolts
- Re-sharpen (balance) or
replace blade
12,
12,
19
18, 19
- No response when wheel
drive lever is actuated
(on ME 545 V)
- Wheel drive cable incorrectly
adjusted
- V-belt worn
- Wheel drive cable damaged
(e.g. kinked)
- Gearbox is defective
- Re-adjust wheel drive cable
- Replace V-belt
- Replace wheel drive cable
- Replace gearbox
13
20
see motor instruction manual
If necessary, contact a specialist dealer; VIKING recommends VIKING specialist dealers.
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