Troubleshooting - Powermate PRTT212 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM
Engine difficult to start
Engine Problems
Engine smokes excessively
Engine runs very "rough"
Engine runs erratically
Engine cannot maintain full speed
Excessive vibration / noise
Tines will not rotate
Tines continue to rotate when drive
lever is not engaged
Engine will not stop
Tines will not cut properly
Frequent engine stalling
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1 . Out of fuel
2 . Engine Switch Off
3 . Engine is not primed
4 . Spark plug wire disconnected
5 . Fouled spark plug
6 . Dirty Carburetor
7 . Clogged air filter
8 . Contaminated Fuel
1 . No Engine Oil
2 . Engine oil not at proper level
3 . Fouled spark plug
4 . Clogged air filter
5 . Contaminated Fuel
6 . Carburetor out of adjustment
1 . Loose parts
2 . Engine problems (above)
3 . Abnormal noise or squeal coming from
belt drive
1 . Debris interfering with tines
2 . Tines loose
3 . Improper drive cable adjustment
4 . Damaged drive belts
1 . Improper drive cable adjustment
2 . Damaged drive belts
Check switch
Tines assembled incorrectly
1 . Excessive tilling speed / depth
2 . Engine problems (above)
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SOLUTION(S)
1 . Add fresh fuel
2 . Turn engine switch on
3 . Move choke lever to ON position .
4 . Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
5 . Remove spark plug . Inspect .
Replace if necessary
6 . Take unit to an authorized service center for
Carburetor cleaning
7 . Remove and clean air filter
8 . Drain fuel tank . Clean fuel tank . Fill with
fresh fuel
1 . Add engine oil
2 . Check engine oil . Add or drain engine
oil if necessary
3 . Remove spark plug . Inspect .
Replace if necessary
4 . Remove and clean air filter
5 . Drain fuel tank . Clean fuel tank . Fill with
fresh fuel
6 . Take unit to an authorized service center for
carburetor adjustment
1 . Tighten all fasteners
2 . Refer to engine solutions (above)
3 . Normally due to belt/pulley break in period .
Refer to Belt Tension Adjustment section .
1 . Remove debris from around tines
2 . Replace tine bolts and nuts
3 . Refer to "Belt Tension Adjustment" section to
decrease belt tension
4 . Replace drive belts
1 . Refer to "Belt Tension Adjustment" Section to
decrease belt tension
2 . Replace drive belts
Replace switch
Refer to "Install the Tines" Section
1 . Till at a moderate pace . Make multiple passes .
2 . Refer to engine solutions (above)
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