Troubleshooting - Craftsman C459.62103-2 Operator's Manual

Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all
moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratically
Engine overheats
Engine does not shut off
Wheels/Tines will not turn
Tines turn, but wheels don't
Wheels turn, but tines don't
Poor tilling performance

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING
Cause
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. Dirty air filter.
5. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
6. Misadjusted throttle control.
7. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
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.
1. Engine cooling system clogged.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low.
1. Misadjusted throttle control or ignition switch. 1.
1. Improper use of controls.
2. Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s).
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
4. Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
1. Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEEL DRIVE.
2. Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing.
2. Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
1. Worn tines.
2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.
3. Incorrect throttle setting.
4. Forward Drive Belt slipping.
1. Reconnect wire.
2. Put lever in START position.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Clean or replace filter.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
7. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
1. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
2. Clean or replace.
3. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
4. Replace with fresh gasoline.
5. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
6. Clean air cooling system.
1. Clean air cooling area.
2. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
3. Check oil level.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
1. Review Operation section.
2. Replace or adjust belts.
3. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
4. Tighten bolt.
1. Inserts Drive Pins properly.
2. Tighten bolt.
3. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
1. Replace hardware.
2. Tighten bolt.
3. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
1. Replace Tines.
2. See "Tilling Tips & Techniques."
3. See Service & Maintenance Section.
4. See Service & Maintenance Section.
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