YARDMAX YL2250 - Troubleshooting and Parts Information; Troubleshooting Common Issues

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause
Remedy
1. Engine On/Off switch is on Off
1. Switch on the engine.
position.
2. Attach spark plug wire securely to spark
2. Spark plug wire is disconnected plug
3. Out of fuel or stale fuel 3. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline
Engine fails to start
4. Blocked fuel line 4. Clean fuel line
5. Fouled spark plug 5. Clean, adjust gap or replace
6. Engine flooding 6. Wait a few minutes to restart the engine
7. Not enough oil in the engine 7. Add more oil to the engine
1. Spark plug wire is loose
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
2. Clean fuel line. Fill the tank with clean,
fresh gasoline
Engine runs
3. Vent plugged
3. Clear vent
erratically
4. Water or dirt in the fuel system
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill
with fresh fuel
5. Dirty air cleaner
5. Clean or replace air cleaner
6. Improper carburetor adjustment
6. Refer to engine manual
1. Engine oil level low 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil
2. Dirty air cleaner 2. Clean air cleaner
Engine overheats
3. Airflow restricted 3. Remove housing and clean
4.
Carburetor not adjusted properly
4. Refer
to engine manual
Poor Trimming 1. Trimmer line is too short or worn. 1. Replace the trimmer line.
Performance 2. Worn or damaged belt 2. Replace belt
1. Lines are uneven or broken.
1. Adjust or replace lines.
2. Screws for the mower head are loose.
2. Tighten screws.
Excessive vibration
3. Check all bolts and nuts, including engine
3. Loose nuts or bolts.
bolts.
4. Broken
mower head
4. Replace broken parts.
Loss of Head Drive Belt not driving
Put
the belt on pulleys or replace
belt
if broken
23 I Troubleshooting