Yard Machines 540 Series Operator's Manual

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19Other• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. Store unitin a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating with alight oil or silicone.SECTION 11: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONEngine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged2. Spark plug wire disconnected3. Throttle control lever not in starting position4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel5. Blocked fuel line6. Faulty spark plug7. Engine flooded1. Engage blade control handle2. Connect wire to spark plug3. Move throttle lever to correct position4. Fill up tank with fresh gasoline5. Clean fule line6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace7. Crank engine with throttle in FASTEngine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel3. Vent in gas cap plugged4. Water or dirt in fuel system5. Dirty air cleaner1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.2. Clean fuel line, fill tank with clean, freshgasoline.3. Clear vent.4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.5. Clean air cleaner. Refer to enginemanual.Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low2. Air flow restricted1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.2. Clean lawn mower engine.Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced2. Bent cutting blade3. Bent engine crankshaft1. Tighten blade and adapter, balanceblade.2. Replace blade.3. Contact your nearest service centerMower will notmulch grass1. Engine speed too low2. Wet grass3. Excessively high grass4. Dull blade1. Move throttle lever to FAST position.2. Wait until later to cut.3. Mow once at a high cutting height, thenmow again at desired height.4. Sharpen or replace blade.Uneven cut 1. Wheels not in same height position2. Dull blade1. Place all four wheels in same relativeheight position.2. Sharpen or replace blade.For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, pleasecontact your nearest service center or call 1(800) 800-7310.