Bolens 589 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control handle disengaged.

1.

Engage blade control handle.

 

2.

Start control button not depressed.

2.

Depress starter control button.

 

3.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

3.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

4.

Safety key not in run position

4.

Place safety key in run position.

 

5.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

5.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

7.

Faulty spark plug.

7.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

8.

Engine flooded

8.

Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not

 

 

 

 

prime.

 

9.

Self starter already de-energized

9.

Use recoil starter to start engine.

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline

 

3.

Vent in gas plugged.

3.

Clear vent.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

5.

Clean air cleaner.

 

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

6.

Adjust carburetor.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Remove blower housing and clean.

 

3.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

3.

Adjust carburetor.

Occasionally skips (hesitates)

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to.030”.

at high speed

 

 

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

1.

Reset gap to.030” or replace spark plug.

 

 

wide.

 

 

 

2.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

2.

Adjust carburetor.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Clean air cleaner.

Excessive vibration

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.

 

2.

Bent cutting blade.

2.

Replace blade.

Mower will not mulch grass

1.

Wet grass.

1.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until

 

 

 

 

later to cut.

 

2.

Excessively high grass.

2.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow

 

 

 

 

again at desired height or make a narrower

 

 

 

 

cutting path.

 

3.

Dull blade.

3.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels not positioned correctly.

1.

Place all four wheels in same height

 

 

 

 

position.

 

2.

Dull blade.

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 PracticesService Slope OperationChildren Your Responsibility Slope Gauge Hardware Pack Disconnecting Spark Plug WireAssembling Your Lawn Mower Removing Unit From CartonConverting To Mulcher Attaching Starter RopeAssembling Grass Catcher Attaching Grass Catcher To MowerKnow Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Throttle Speed Using Your Lawn MowerTo Stop Engine And Blade To De-Energize Self StarterEngine Adjustments Cutting HeightHandle Height Cutting Blade Maintaining Your Lawn MowerEngine DeckReplacing Rear Flap LubricationProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingParts List for Model Part Description Model 589 SeriesMTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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