SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

Engine fails to

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

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

start

 

thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

 

Throttle control lever not in correct

Move throttle lever to start position.

 

starting position (if so equipped).

 

 

Blocked fuel line.

Clean fuel line.

 

Dirty aircleaner.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Choke not in ON position.

Move switch to ON position.

 

Spark plug wire disconnected.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

 

Engine flooded.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Engine runs

Unit running on CHOKE.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

erratic

Spark plug wire loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

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

 

 

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

 

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Clear vent.

 

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 over-

Engine oil level low.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

heats

Dirty air cleaner.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Air flow restricted.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

Adjust carburetor as instructed in separate engine manual.

Tines do not

Foreign object lodged in tines.

Dislodge foreign object.

engage

Tine clevis pin(s) missing.

Replace tine clevis pin(s).

 

Pulley and idler not in correct

Take unit to authorized service dealer.

 

adjustment.

 

 

Not shifting properly.

Refer to controls section of operator’s manual for proper

 

 

shifting procedures.

 

Control cable not adjusted properly.

Adjust control cable (see assembly instructions).

 

Belt worn and/or stretched.

Replace belt.

Wheels do not

Clevis pin missing.

Replace clevis pin.

engage

Tiller is not being shifted properly.

Refer to controls section of operator’s manual for proper

 

 

shifting procedures.

 

Control cable not adjusted properly.

Adjust control cable (see assembly instructions).

 

Belt worn and/or stretched.

Replace belt.

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

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Yard Machines 420, 410 manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action

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