Yard Machines 20 manual Trouble Shooting Guide, OFF-SEASON Storage

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SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage.

•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.

•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.

•Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.

•Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts.

SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to

1.

Blade control handle disengaged.

1.

Engage blade control handle.

start

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

3.

Dirty aircleaner.

3.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

4.

Primer button not depressed.

4.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

5.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

5.

Clean fuel line.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

 

7.

Faulty spark plug.

7.

Refer to the engine manual.

 

8.

Engine flooded.

8.

Wait for a while and crank the engine.

Engine runs

1.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

1.

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

erratic

2.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

2.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Engine

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

overheats

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

3.

Air flow restricted.

3.

Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove

 

 

 

 

blower housing and clean.

 

4.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

4.

Refer to the engine manual.

Occasional skip

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to.030".

(hesitates) at

2.

Carburetor idle mixture

2.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

high speed

 

adjustment improperly set.

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap

1.

Reset gap to.030" or replace spark plug.

 

 

too wide.

 

 

 

2.

Carburetor not adjusted.

2.

Refer to the engine manual.

Excessive

1.

Cutting blade loose or

1.

Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.

vibration

 

unbalanced.

 

 

 

2.

Bent cutting blade.

2.

See an authorized service dealer.

Mower will not

1.

Wet grass.

1.

Wait until later to cut.

mulch grass

2.

Excessively high grass.

2.

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

 

 

 

 

desired height.

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels positioned incorrectly.

1.

Place all four wheels in same height position.

 

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

NOTE: For repairs beyond those listed above, contact your local authorized service representative.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceChildren Your Responsibility Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Disconnect Spark Plug WireTo Remove Unit From Carton Tools RequiredAttaching Brake Cable Attaching Upper HandleAttaching Blade Control Handle Attaching Z FittingAttaching Wheels Securing Brake CableAttaching Chute Deflector Attaching Starter RopeOperating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Replacing Rear Flap Blade CareEngine OFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Shooting GuideParts List for Model Series Model Series MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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