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Yard Man Lawn Mower Troubleshooting
Yard Man Lawn Mower Troubleshooting. Troubleshooting the problems with your Yard Man mower starts with vigilance: you must inspect every inch of the mower as the problem could be anywhere. The engine and mower deck require the most attention, as these areas are frequently the cause of malfunctions.
Troubleshooting the problems with your Yard Man mower starts with vigilance: you must inspect every inch of the mower as the problem could be anywhere. The engine and mower deck require the most attention, as these areas are frequently the cause of malfunctions.
Things You'll Need
Yard Man mower
Oil filter wrench
Adjustable wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Lift the hood up to reveal the black gas cap on top of the engine. Since the mower has no gas gauge, the only way to tell if the engine has any fuel is to look inside the tank. If you do not see any gas, add regular unleaded gasoline until the tank is full.
Locate the oil filter on the right side of the engine. Unscrew the filter by clamping the oil filter wrench (round clamps) around it and turning counterclockwise. If the filter is cracked or oil is spilling out of the top, it cannot provide enough oil to properly cool down the engine. Replace the filter with a new one if there are any problems.
Inspect the spark plug on the right side of the engine. Find it by following the black hose that connects into the right side of the engine manifold; the plug is located underneath it. Pull the hose off the plug and unscrew it with an adjustable wrench, turning counterclockwise. If it is cracked, it needs replacement because it will not allow the engine to receive the spark that will start it.
LIft the deck to its highest cutting position by setting the lift lever to the right of the steering wheel to its most forward position. Inspect the cutting blades under the mower deck; if any of the two blades are broken or cracked, it will cause the grass to be cut unevenly and may cause the mower to feel off-balance. There is no way to fix them, so they need replacement.
Place a pressure gauge on each tire's stem to make sure it is properly inflated to 30 psi. If there is a leak or hole in any tire, plug it using a can of tire sealant. If that does not fix the leak, the tire will need replacement.
Tips & Warnings
Your owner's manual will list the appropriate replacement parts.
Do not work on the mower while the engine is turned on.
