KV PUSH Owner’s Manual
Part No 891203
Form No F102315A
9
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Abnormal vibration
Loose or out of balance impeller or loose
engine.
Check impeller and replace if required.
Check engine.
Will not vacuum or has poor
vacuum performance
Dirty debris bag. Hose kit cap missing.
Clogged nozzle or exhaust. Excessive
quantity of debris.
Improper nozzle height.
Clean debris bag. Shake bag clean or
wash. Check for hose kit cap. Unclog
nozzle or exhaust. Allow air to feed with
debris.
Adjust nozzle height so that it is closer to
the debris.
Engine will not start
Throttle in off position. Engine not in full
choke position. Out of gasoline. Bad or old
gasoline. Sparkplug wire disconnected.
Dirty air cleaner.
Check stop switches, throttle, choke
position and gasoline. Connect spark
plug wire. Clean or replace air filter, or
contact a qualified service person.
Engine is locked, will not pull
over
Debris locked in impeller. Engine
problem.
See page 5. Contact a engine service
dealer for engine problems.
Nozzle scrapes ground in
lowest height setting
Nozzle height out of adjustment.
Adjust nozzle height (See Nozzle height
fine adjustment for hard surfaces on page
7).
Too much dust coming from
bag
Vacuuming very dry, brittle or small debris Switch to felt bag (see page 1
"Accessories").
