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Troubleshooting
^WARNING
For your safety, do not try to adjust or repair the
tractor or rotary tiller while the engine is running.
Also, always remove the key from the ignition
switch before beginning the maintenance to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
Troubleshooting procedures are provided in the follow¬
ing chart. Locate your problem and check the possible
causes in the order listed. After correcting the problem,
try operating the tiller to see if you have eliminated the
trouble.
Also see the troubleshooting chart in your tractor
Operator's Manual. For problems not covered in either
manual, contact your dealer.
_Problem_
1. Rotary tiller tines do not rotate.
2. Tills too shallow.
3. Tiller leaves ground rough with
large clods.
4. Tractor handles poorly.
_Cause/Remedy_
A.
Tiller clutch not engaged. Pull clutch fully forward.
B.
Tiller or tractor drive belts too loose. Adjust belt tension.
C.
Rock jammed in tiller. Remove it.
D.
Rotary tiller drive belt or chain broken. Replace as
needed.
E.
Drive belt or pulleys oily. Clean as required.
A.
Tiller raised too high. Lower it using tractor lift.
B.
Engine speed too low. Set engine for 3/4 to full speed.
C. Tractor speed too high. Set transmission gear shift for
slower speed.
D. Ground too hard. Make several passes, tilling deeper on
each pass.
A.
Ground too wet. Wait until soil does not ball up.
B.
Tilling too deep at one pass,
C. Tractor speed too high. Set transmission gear shift for
slower speed.
A.
Tractor speed too fast. Use slower speed, especially when
running on rough or sloping surfaces.
B.
Front wheels lifting. Use front counterweight.
C.
Rear wheels slip. Use rear wheel weights.
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