Yard Machines YGBV Operator's Manual page 6

TROUBLESHOOTING
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE
The fuel tank is empty
The primer bulb was not pressed enough
The engine is flooded
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
The spark plug is fouled
The spark arrestor screen is plugged
The outside temperature is below 40º F
The outside temperature is above 90º F
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
CAUSE
The air filter is plugged
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
Improper carburetor adjustment
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
The air filter is plugged
The spark arrestor screen is plugged
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
CAUSE
The fuel is old and/or improperly mixed
The air filter is plugged
The spark plug is fouled
The spark arrestor screen is plugged
THE UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM
CAUSE
Bag full
Blocked tube
Blocked impeller
Damaged impeller
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, locate your nearest authorized service center by
calling the Customer Support Department at 1-800-800-7310 (U.S.) or 1-800-668-1238 (Canada).
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SOLUTION
Fill the fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press the primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Place the blue choke lever in Position 3, flip throttle
level to FAST and pull starter rope
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Clean, gap or replace the spark plug
Clean the spark arrestor screen or replace the muffler
Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
Put the throttle control in Fast and pull the starter rope
SOLUTION
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
SOLUTION
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean the spark arrestor screen or replace the muffler
SOLUTION
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean, gap or replace the spark plug
Clean the spark arrestor screen or replace the muffler
SOLUTION
Empty bag, as described in Emptying the Vacuum Bag
Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked
Tube / Impeller
Clear the blockage as described in Clearing a Blocked
Tube / Impeller
Take the unit to an authorized service dealer
ENGINE*
Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 cc (1.9 cu. in)
Operating RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,800-9,200 rpm
Idle Speed RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,200-4,200 rpm
Ignition Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic
On/Off Stop Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocker Switch
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel/Oil Mixture
Fuel/Oil Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40:1
Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diaphragm, All-Position
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Rewind
Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baffled with Guard
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ounces (384 ml)
BLOWER / VACUUM*
Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finger-Tip Lever
Blower Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 180 mph (290 kmh)
Blower Air Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 425 cfm (12.1 cmm)
Mulching Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 10:1
Vacuum Bag Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75 bushels (26.4 Liters)
Shoulder Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional Accessory (Single Quick-Snap)
Approximate Weight (no fuel, with blower/vacuum tube and empty vacuum bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 lb. (6 kg)
* All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right
to make changes at any time without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS