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Follow the instructions
in the "Service & Storage" section of the
Engine ManuaU when performing
any work on the Engine.
PROBLEM:
ProbabJe Cause ----_
Possible Remedy
WiLL NOT START OR NARD TO START
No gasotine in Fuel Tank
Fill tank with gasoJine
Choke not set proper_y
Throttle Control not set properly
Choked improperly, flooded Engine
Dirty Air Cleaner
Loose Spark Plug Wire
Spark Plug dirty or improper gap
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Clogged Fuel Tank
Place Choke Control in "CHOKE" position
Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
Move Choke control to "RUN" position, place Throttle Control in
"FAST" position and pull Starter severaJ times to clear out gas
--_
Remove to inspect, replace if dirty
_.
Make sure Spark Plug Wire is seated properly on Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
- Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace Spark
Plug
....
Remove and dean
ENGINE M_SSE$ OR LACKS POWER
Engine overloaded _
Set Depth Stake and Wheels for shallower tilling
Partially plugged Air Cleaner _
Remove and dean or replace
Dirty Air Screen
Clean Air Screen
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type _
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
Oil in gasoline _
Drain and refill gas Tank and Carburetor
C_ogged Fuel Tank _
Remove and dean
Poor compression
_
Major Engine overhaul
ENGMNE OVERHEATS
Low oil level or dirty oil _
Add or change oil
Dirty Air Screen _
Clean Air Screen
Dirty Engine _
Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen and Muffler area
Partially Plugged Muffler
Remove and clean Muffler
EXCESSIVE
BOUNCE AND DIFFICULT
HANDLING
Wheels and Depth Stake incorrectly adjusted _
Adjust Wheels and Depth Stake
Ground too dry and hard _
Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions
SOiL ,BALLS UP OR CLUMPS
Ground too wet _
Wait for more favorable soil conditions
ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT TriLLER WON'T MOVE
Tine Control not engaged _
Engage Tine Control
V-Belt off of puJleys _
Check V-Belt
ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT LABORS WHEN T_LLnNG
Ti_ling too deep _
Adjust Depth Stake
Throttle Control not proper_y adjusted _
Check Throttle Control setting
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