Troubleshooting - Yard-Man YM290 Operator's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Blue choke lever is in the incorrect position
Throttle knob is in the incorrect position
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Air filter is plugged
Fouled spark plug
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions
Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Use starting procedure with the blue lever in Position 2
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the air filter
Replace or clean the spark plug
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