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Truobleshooting and Repair
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of
your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually require
that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems,
causes and remedies.
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Engine runs rough, fl oods during operation
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Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop
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Tiller is diffi cult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
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Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area during till-
ing
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!
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED
BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
REPAIR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU
OR BYSTANDERS.
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Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
Clean or replace air cleaner
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at end of season
Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug
Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral
to start the engine
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regulator lever
Clean or replace air cleaner
Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
engine service center
Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Drain and refi ll gas tank and carburetor
See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
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to start the engine
Lower engine speed in hard ground
Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
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- turn engine off and allow muffl er to cool
- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug
- pull down on drive safety control lever
- manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16 inch
or less clearance between belt guide and belt
- replace spark plug wire
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rk plug wire and secure from spark plug
rive safety control lever to neutral
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rk plug wire
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ck transmission fl uid and fi ll if needed
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