Yard Machines 260 Thru 279 Operator's Manual

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Yard Machines 260 Thru 279 Operator's Manual Manual pdf 14 page image

14IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of apressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storageinstructions.• Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease toprevent rusting.• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store nextto corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in apoorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should betaken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil orsilicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and allmoving parts.SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTINGNOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.Problem Cause RemedyEngine 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 flooded1. 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 notprime.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.1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, freshgasoline3. Clear vent.4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.5. Clean air cleaner.6. Adjust carburetor.Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low.2. Air flow restricted.3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.2. Remove blower housing and clean.3. Adjust carburetor.Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap toowide.2. Carburetor improperly adjusted.3. Dirty air cleaner.1. Reset gap to .030” or replace sparkplug.2. Adjust carburetor.3. Clean air cleaner.Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.2. Bent cutting blade.1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balanceblade.2. Replace blade.Mower will not mulch grass 1. Wet grass.2. Excessively high grass.3. Dull blade.1. Do not mow when grass is wet; waituntil later to cut.2. Mow once at a high cutting height, thenmow again at desired height or make anarrower cutting path.3. Sharpen or replace blade.Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly.2. Dull blade.1. Place all four wheels in same heightposition.2. Sharpen or replace blade.Wheels will not propel 1. Belt not installed properly.2. Debris clogging drive operation.1. Check belt for proper pulley installationand movement.2. Clean out debris.