Yard-Man 109T manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Possible Causes, Corrective Action

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SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Engine overheats

Occasional skip (hesitates) at high speed

Idles poorly

Excessive vibration

Mower will not mulch grass

Uneven cut

Possible Cause(s)

Blade control handle disengaged. Start control button not depressed. Spark plug wire disconnected.

Safety key not in run position. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.

Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Engine not primed.

Self starter already de-energized. Spark plug wire loose.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Vent in gas cap plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system. Dirty air cleaner.

Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine oil level low.

Air flow restricted.

Carburetor not adjusted properly. Spark plug gap too close.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.

Carburetor improperly adjusted. Dirty air cleaner.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. Bent cutting blade.

Wet grass.

Excessively high grass.

Dull blade.

Wheels not positioned correctly.

Dull blade.

Corrective Action

Engage blade control handle. Depress starter control button. Connect wire to spark plug.

Place safety key in run position. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Clean fuel line.

Clean, adjust gap or replace. Wait a few minutes.

Push primer bulb three times to prime engine.

Use recoil starter to start engine Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

Clear vent.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. Clean air cleaner.

Adjust carburetor.

Fill crankcase with proper oil. Remove blower housing and clean. Adjust carburetor.

Adjust gap to .030”.

Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.

Adjust carburetor. Clean air cleaner.

Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade. Replace blade.

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

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a nar- rower cutting swath (1/2 width).

Sharpen or replace blade.

Place all four wheels in same height posi- tion.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine related information.

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 PracticesService Slope OperationChildren Your Responsibility Slope Gauge Tools Required UnpackingAssembling Your Lawn Mower Removing Unit From CartonRecoil Starter Safety KeyKnow Your Lawn Mower Blade Control HandleFirst Time Starting Engine Operating Your Lawn MowerGas And Oil Fill-Up Before StartingUsing Your Rotary Mower To Stop Engine And BladeTo De-Energize Self Starter Handle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentService Maintaining Your Lawn MowerCutting Blade Blade Adapter Blade Bell Support Hex Bolt Deck MaintenanceEngine Maintenance To Reinstall BladeOFF-SEASON Storage Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideTrouble Possible CausesModel 109T Part Description Model 109TMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

109T specifications

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