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Section 5: Maintenance
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis-
connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual
and the Engine Owner's Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine
Service Dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized dealer for service problems with the machine.
PROBLEM
Engine does not start.
Engine runs poorly or
has low power under
tilling conditions.
Engine overheats.
Tines stop rotating.
SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS
Decals are not shown at full size. See Parts List pages for reordering information.
On top, left-side tine shield
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture.
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Priming procedure not correct.
5. Dirty air filter(s).
6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.
7. On/Off Switch in OFF position.
1. Fouled spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Engine cooling fins clogged.
2. Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture.
1. Object wedged between tines and hood.
2. Internal transmission problem.
On right-side handlebar
On rear, left-side
tine shield
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Reconnect wire to spark plug.
2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Refer to starting procedure in manual.
5. Clean or replace air filters.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Move On/Off Switch to ON.
1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.
2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Adjust carburetor. See Manual.
1. Remove dirt and debris from fins.
2. Drain tank; fill with correct mixture.
1. Remove wedged object.
2. Authorized service dealer.
On rear, right-side tine
shield
On top of handlebar
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