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Section 5: Maintenance
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
WARNING
come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine does
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
not start.
2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position.
5. Stale gasoline.
6. Dirty air filter(s).
7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
8. Carburetor out of adjustment.
9. Misadjusted throttle control.
10.Dirt or water in fuel tank.
Engine runs poorly.
1. Defective 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.
Engine overheats.
1. Engine cooling system clogged.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low.
Engine does not
1. Misadjusted throttle control cable (recoil start model).
shut off.
Wheels and Tines
1. Improper use of controls.
will not turn.
2. Forward Clutch: Misadjusted forward clutch control cable.
3. Reverse Clutch: Misadjusted clutch control cable.
4. Worn or broken clutch belt(s).
5. Internal transmission wear or damage.
6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
Tines turn, but
1. Wheel mounting hardware missing.
wheels don't.
2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
4. Misadjusted wheel gear cable.
5. Wheel Gear Lever not fully engaged.
Wheels Turn, but
1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing.
Tines Don't.
2. Internal transmission wear or damage.
Poor tilling
1. Worn tines.
performance.
2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.
3. Incorrect throttle setting.
4. Belt(s) slipping.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CORRECTION
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.
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 Sections 3 and 4.
2. Adjust cable tension (Section 5).
3. Adjust cable tension (Section 5).
4. Check belts. Replace parts as needed (Section 5).
5. Contact local dealer or the factory.
6. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
1. Replace hardware.
2. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
4. See "Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment," Section 5.
5. Engage lever (see Section 3).
1. Replace hardware.
2. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
1. See "Bolo Tines" (Section 5).
2. See "Tilling Tips & Techniques," Section 4.
3. See Section 4.
4. See "Checking Clutch Belt Tension," Section 5.
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