Yard-Man 589 manual Storing Your Lawn Mower, Troubleshooting

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SECTION 8: STORING YOUR LAWN MOWER

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

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

IMPORTANT: We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.

•Refer to engine manual for 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 a poorly ventilated 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: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control handle disengaged.

 

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

 

4.

Blocked fuel line.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

 

6.

Engine flooded

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

 

3.

Vent in gas plugged.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

 

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

 

3.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

Occasionally skips (hesitates)

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

at high speed

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

 

 

wide.

 

2.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

Excessive vibration

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

 

2.

Bent cutting blade.

Mower will not mulch grass

1.

Wet grass.

 

2.

Excessively high grass.

 

3.

Dull blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels not positioned correctly.

 

2.

Dull blade.

 

 

 

Remedy

1.Engage blade control handle.

2.Connect wire to spark plug.

3.Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

4.Clean fuel line.

5.Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

6.Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime.

1.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

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

3.Clear vent.

4.Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

5.Clean air cleaner.

6.Adjust carburetor.

1.Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2.Remove blower housing and clean.

3.Adjust carburetor.

1.Adjust gap to .030”.

1.Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.

2.Adjust carburetor.

3.Clean air cleaner.

1.Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.

2.Replace blade.

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

2.Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting path.

3.Sharpen or replace blade.

1.Place all four wheels in same height position.

2.Sharpen or replace blade.

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

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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 Disconnecting Spark Plug WireRemoving Unit From Carton Hardware PackAssembling Grass Catcher Attaching Starter RopeAttaching Grass Catcher To Mower Removing Grass CatcherStopping Engine Know Your Lawn MowerOperating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Lubrication Cutting BladeReplacing Rear Flap Storing Your Lawn Mower TroubleshootingParts List for Model Model 11A-589 Series MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

589 specifications

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