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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any corrections, refer to the appropriate information in this Manual, or in the Engine Owner's Manual, for the
correct safety precautions and operating or maintenanceprocedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealerfor
engine service. Contact your local authorized equipment dealer or the factory for all other service problems.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine does
not_art.
1, Sparkplug wire disconnected,
2, EngineThrottle Control Leverincorrectlyset,
3, Fueltank empty.
4, Chokecontrol (if so equipped)in incorrectposition.
5, Stalegasoline.
6, Dirty air filter(s).
7, Defectiveor incorrectlygappedspark plug,
8, Carburetorout of adjustment,
9, Misadjustedthrottle control
lO,Dirt or water in fuel tank.
1. Reconnect wire,
2. Put lever in FAST position.
3. Add fuel,
4, See Engine Owner's Manual.
5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
6. Clean or replace filter(s),
7. inspect spark plug,
8. See Engine Service Dealer.
9. See Engine Service Dealer,
10, See Engine Service Dealer,
Keyswitch does
1, Electricalconnectionsloose or disconnected.
1. Tightenor reconnectwiring.
net startengine
2, Batterydischarged,
2. Chargebattery (see"Battery Maintenance,"Section5),
(electric start
3, Brokenwire in wiring system.
3. Replacebrokenwiring.
modelonly)
4, Malfunctioningstarter motor,
4. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
5, Corrodedbatteryterminals,
5, Cleanterminals (see"BatteryMaintenance,"Section5),
6, Poor contacton ground wire terminals,
6. Scrapepaint off terminals.
Engine runspoorly.
1, Defectiveor incorrectlygappedspark plug,
1. Inspect sparkplug (see EngineOwner's Manual),
2, Dirty air filter(s).
2. Cleanor replace(seeEngineOwner's Manual),
3, Carburetorout of adjustment,
3. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
4, Stalegasoline.
4. Replacewith fresh gasoline.
5, Dirt or water in fuel tank.
5. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
6, Enginecooling systemclogged.
6. Cleanair cooling system(seeEngineOwner's Manual),
Engineoverheats.
1, Enginecooling systemclogged.
1. Cleanair cooling area (seeEngineOwner's Manual).
2, Carburetorout of adjustment,
2. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
3, Oil levelis low.
3. Checkoil level(seeEngineOwner'sManual).
Engine doesnot
1, Misadjustedthrottle control cable (recoil start model),
1. SeeEngineOwner's Manualor EngineServiceDealer.
shutoff.
2, Keyswitchwire harnessmalfunction (electricstart model.)
2. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
Wheelsand Tines
1, Improper use of controls,
1. ReviewSections3 and 4.
will notturn.
2, Forward Clutch: Misadjustedforward clutch control cable.
2. Adjustcabletension (Section5),
3, ReverseClutch: Misadjustedclutch control cable,
3. Adjustcable tension (Section5).
4, Worn or brokenclutch belt(s),
4. Checkbelts. Replaceparts as needed(Section5),
5, Internaltransmission wearor damage,
5. Contactlocaldealeror the factory,
6, Bolt and keyloose in transmission pulley,
6. Tightenbolt; checkthat keyis in place.
Tinesturn, but
1, Wheel mounting hardwaremissing,
1. Replacehardware.
wheelsdon't.
2, Bottand keyloose in transmission pulley,
2. Tightenbolt; checkthat keyis in place.
3, Internaltransmission wearor damage,
3. Contactlocal Dealeror the Factory.
4, Misadjustedwheel gearcable,
4. See"WheelGearCableAdjustment,"Section5,
5, Wheel GearLevernot fully engaged,
5. Engagelever(seeSection 3),
WheelsTurn, but
1, Tineholdermounting hardwaremissing,
1. Replacehardware,
TinesDon't.
2, internaltransmission wearor damage,
2. Contactlocal Dealeror the Factory.
Poortilling
1, Worn tines,
1. See"Bole Tines" (Section5).
performance.
2, improper DepthRegulatorsetting,
2. See"Tilling Tips & Techniques," S ection4,
3, incorrect throttle setting,
3. SeeSection4.
4, Belt(s) slipping.
4, See"CheckingClutch Belt Tension,"Section5.
Battery(if so
1, Brokenwiring inengine rechargingcircuit,
1. ContactEngineServiceDealer,
equipped) doesnot
2, Malfunctioningenginerechargingsystem,
2. ContactEngineServiceDealer,
chargeduring
3. Discharged or dead battery,
3. See "Battery Maintenance," Section 5,
engine operation.
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