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PROBLEM
Engine does not start
Engine runs poorly.
Engine overheats.
Engine does not shut off
Wheels and Tines will not turn
Tines turn, but wheels don't.
Wheels Turn, but Tines Don't.
Poor tilling performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Choke control in incorrect position.
5. Stale gasoline.
6. Dirty air filter.
7. Fouled or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
8. Carburetor out of adjustment.
9. Misadjusted throttle control.
10. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
1. Fouled or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
6. Engine cooling system clogged.
1. Engine cooling system clogged.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low.
1. Misadjusted throttle control.
1. Improper use of controls.
2. Worn, Broken or misadjusted belt(s).
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
4. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
1. Wheel Drive Pins not in axle.
2. Internal transmission wear or damage.
3. Wheel drive belt slipping
4. Worn, Broken or misadjusted belt.
5. Wheel drive cable broken
1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing.
2. Internal transmission wear or damage.
1. Worn tines.
2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.
3. Belt(s) slipping.
1. Reconnect wire. (See Engine Owner's Manual)
2. Put lever in START position.
3. Add fuel.
4. See Page 11, Starting the Engine.
5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
6. Clean or replace filter.
7. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner's Manual)
8. See Engine Service Dealer.
9. See Engine Service Dealer
10. See Engine Service Dealer.
1. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner's Manual).
2. Clean or replace (see Engine Owner's Manual).
3. See Engine Service Dealer.
4. Replace with fresh gasoline.
5. See Engine Service Dealer.
6. Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owner's Manual).
1. Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner's Manual).
2. See Engine Service Dealer.
3. Check oil level (see Engine Owner's Manual).
1. See Engine Owner's Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
1. Review Section 3 and Section 4.
2. Review Section 5 to adjust or replace belt.
3. Contact local dealer or the factory.
4. Tighten bolt. Check that key is in place.
1. Replace Wheel Drive Pins
2. Contact authorized service dealer
3. Review Section 5 to adjust wheel drive cable
4. Review Section 5 to adjust or replace belt.
5. Contact authorized service dealer.
1. Replace hardware.
2. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
1. See "Tines" (Section 5).
2. See "Tilling Tips & Techniques," Section 4.
3. See Section 5 to adjust tine cable(s) or replace belt.
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