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Section5: Maintenance
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Beforeinspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingparts to stop, dis-
connectsparkplug wire and movewire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in seriouspersonal injuryor propertydamage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual
and the Engine Owner's Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine
Service Dealerfor engine service. Contact your local authorized dealer for service problems with the machine.
Engine doesnot start.
1. Reconnect
Engine runs poorly or
has low power under
tilling conditions.
I. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Out of gas/two-cycle
oil fuel mixture.
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Priming procedure not correct.
5. Dirty air filter(s).
6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.
7. On/Off Switch in OFF position.
1. Fouled spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
re to sparkplug.
2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Refer to starting procedure in manual.
5. Clean or replace air filters.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Move On/Off Switch to ON.
1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.
2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Adjust carburetor.
See Manual.
Engine overheats.
1. Engine cooling fins clogged.
1. Remove dirt and debris from fins.
2. Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture.
2. Drain tank; fill with correct mixture.
Tines stop rotating.
1. Object wedged between tines and hood.
1. Remove wedged object.
2. Internal transmission
problem.
2. Authorized
service dealer.
SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS
Decalsare not shown at full size. See Parts List pagesfor reordering information.
On top, left-side tine
shield
On rear, left-side
tine shield
Onrear,right-side tine
shield
On topof handlebar
On right-side handlebar
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