Off-Season Storage; Troubleshooting Guide - White ROTO BOSS 500 Owner's Manual

OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30
days, the following steps should be taken to prepare
the tiller for storage.
1. Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller
thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as described in the
lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
4. Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any springs,
bearings and cables.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Engine fails to start
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. Throttle control lever not in
starting position.
3. Blocked fuel line.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Engine flooded.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Move throttle lever to start position.t
3. Clean fuel line.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
6. Crank engine with throttle in FAST
position.t
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Vent in gas cap plugged.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
4. Clear vent.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
6. Clean air cleaner.t
7. Adjust carburetor.!
Engine overheats
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Air flow restricted.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and clean.!
3. Adjust carburetor.!
Tines do not engage
1. Foreign object lodged in tines.
2. Tine clevis pin(s) missing.
3. Control cable not adjusted properly.
4. Belt worn and/or stretched.
1. Dislodge foreign object.
2. Replace tine clevis pin{s).
3. Adjust control cable (see assembly
instructions).
4. Replace belt.
fRefer to separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local service dealer.
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