Yard Machines 580 Series manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Possible Causes, Corrective Actions

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SECTION 14: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

SECTION 14: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

Engine fails to

Blade control handle disengaged.

Engage blade control handle.

start

Spark plug wire disconnected.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

Dirty aircleaner.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Primer button not depressed.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Throttle control lever not in correct

Move throttle lever to FAST or START position.

 

starting position (if so equipped).

 

 

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty

 

 

days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

 

Blocked fuel line (if so equipped).

Clean fuel line.

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

 

Engine flooded.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Engine runs

Unit running in START position.

Move throttle lever to FAST position.

erratic

Spark plug wire loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Check spark plug for

 

 

fouling.

 

Blocked fuel line (if so equipped) or

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will

 

stale fuel.

not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is added.

 

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Clear vent or threads or replace.

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Engine

Engine oil level low.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

overheats

Dirty aircleaner.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Air flow restricted.

Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove blower

 

 

housing and clean.

 

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or see an

 

 

authorized service dealer.

Occasional skip

Spark plug gap too close.

Adjust gap to .030".

(hesitates) at

Carburetor idle mixture adjustment

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

high speed

improperly set.

 

Idles poorly

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug.

 

wide.

 

 

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Excessive

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.

vibration

Bent cutting blade.

See an authorized service dealer.

Mower will not

Engine speed too low.

Set throttle between 3/4 and full throttle.

mulch grass

Wet grass.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.

 

Excessively high grass.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at

 

 

desired height or make a narrower cutting swath (1/2 width).

Uneven cut

Wheels not positioned correctly.

Place all four wheels in same height position.

 

Dull blade.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Wheels will not

Drive belt not installed properly.

Check belt and reinstalll pulley if necessary.

propel

Debris clogging belt mechanism.

Clean the area around the belt by scraping with a hard

 

 

brush.

Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

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