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Troubleshooting – Yard Machines 769-00872A User Manual

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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Old or improperly mixed fuel

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture

Improper carburetor adjustment

Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment

Fouled spark plug

Replace or clean the spark plug

Plugged spark arrestor

Clean or replace spark arrestor

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Empty fuel tank

Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel

Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough

Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times

Engine is flooded

Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope

Old or improperly mixed fuel

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture

Fouled spark plug

Replace or clean the spark plug

Plugged spark arrestor

Clean or replace spark arrestor

ENGINE WILL NOT START

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CULTIVATING

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Air filter is plugged

Replace or clean the air filter

Old or improperly mixed fuel

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture

Improper carburetor adjustment

Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Old or improperly mixed fuel

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture

Improper carburetor adjustment

Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment

Tines bound with grass

Stop the engine and clean the tines

Dirty air filter

Clean or replace the air filter

Plugged spark arrestor

Clean or replace spark arrestor

TROUBLESHOOTING