Troubleshooting & Repair - EarthQuake 3365B Operating And Parts Manual

TROUBLEShOOTING ANd REPAIR
TROUBLEShOOTING GUIdE
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of
your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually require
that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems,
causes and remedies.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop • See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage.
Tiller moves forward during starting
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
Belts squeal in neutral
Belts squeal in forward operation
Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area during till-
ing
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
Front Tine Models 3365_3365B_3365K_3365KPS_3365CE_3365PS_R3355H_3365PSCE
!
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNEd OFF ANd ALLOWEd TO COOL, ANd SPARk
PLUG WIRE MUST BE dISCONNECTEd ANd SECUREd
BEFORE
REPAIR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITh ThIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INjURY TO YOU
OR BYSTANdERS.
• Add gas to gas tank.
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start.
• Clean or replace air cleaner.
• Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer
at end of season.
• Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug.
• Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral
to start the engine.
• Raise the tines for shallow tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever.
• Clean or replace air cleaner.
• Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
engine service center.
• Replace spark plug and adjust gap.
• Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor.
• Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral
to start the engine.
• Lower engine speed in hard ground.
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever.
• Adjust forward belt guide:
- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool
- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug
- pull down on drive safety control lever
- manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16 inch
or less clearance between belt guide and belt
- replace spark plug wire
• Turn engine off and allow muffler to cool.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
• Release drive safety control lever to neutral.
• Adjust engage cable.
• Replace spark plug wire.
• Remove vegetation.
• Check transmission fluid and fill if needed.
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