Yard Machines 820 Thru 829 Operator's Manual

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Yard Machines 820 Thru 829 Operator's Manual Manual pdf 27 page image

27SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTINGTrouble PossibleCause(s) Corrective ActionEngine willnot crankSafety switchbutton notdepressed.Battery installedincorrectly.Battery is deador weak.Blown fuse orcircuit breaker.Engine groundwire loose.There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch andthe deck lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons oneach switch.The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire.Negative terminal is identified at the post by “NEG”, “N” or “-”. The positive terminal,identified by “POS”, “P” or “+”, must be attached to the big red wire which goes to thesolenoid. All batteries are to be fully charged before installing. Refer to “Quick Start”battery guide that came with the operator’s manual.Check fluid level in battery. If fluid is low, fill to just below split rings with water. Chargewith 6 AMP charger until fully charged.Refer to operator’s manual for fuse box location. Replace fuse with automotive typefuse. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. The problem must be corrected. Check forloose connections in the fuse holder. Replace fuse holder if necessary. A dead shortmay be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbedthrough and exposed the bare wire. Replace the wire or repair with electrician's tape ifthe wire strands have not been damaged.Note: Look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe ormuffler or rubbed against a moving part.Engine should have a black ground wire running from engine to frame or mountingbolt.Enginecranks butwill not startThrottle or chokenot in startingposition.No fuel to thecarburetor.No spark tospark plug.Dirty air cleaner.Check operator's manual for correct position for throttle control and choke for starting.Gasoline tank empty. Fill tank.Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter ifnecessary.Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engineblock about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repairedat authorized engine service dealer.Faulty spark plug. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug.Ground the spark plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The sparkplug should fire at the electrode. Replace if it does not.If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Refer to the engine manual packedwith your unit.EnginesmokesEngine oil hasbeen overfilled.Engine losescrankcasevacuum.Check oil level.Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.Engine breather defective. Replace.ExcessivevibrationBent ordamaged blade.Bent blade.Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts fortightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipmentblades.Mower willnotdischargegrass orleavesuncut stripsEngine speedlow.Speed selection.Cutting heightset too low.Blades short ordull.Throttle must be set at full throttle.Use lower ground speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.Raise deck.Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).

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