Troubleshooting - Ardisam GARDEN STAR 5020D Operator's Manual

SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, & REPAIR
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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
Tiller moves forward during starting
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
Tines turn, wheels do not turn
Practice safety at all times. Engine must be
turned off and allowed to cool, and spark plug
wire must be disconnected before attempting
any maintenance or repair.
Possible cause
1. Spark plug wire disconnected
2. Throttle control in wrong position
3. Throttle cable casing improperly adjusted
1. Dirty air cleaner
1. Throttle cable casing improperly adjusted
2. Stale fuel
3. Spark plug wire lose
4. Shift lever rod in forward
1. Engine overload--drag stake is set too high
(that is, the tilling depth is too deep)
2. Clogged fuel tank
3. Clogged air cleaner
4. Improper carburetor adjustment
5. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong
type
6. Oil in gasoline
1. The throttle cable casing may need
adjustment
1. Shift lever rod in forward
1. Wheels not engaged in tilling position
2. Drag stake is set too high (that is, the tilling
depth is too deep)
1. Wheels not engaged in tilling position
2. Internal transmission failure
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CAUTION
Remedy/Action
1. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
2. Throttle must be positioned at choke for a
cold start, or at warm start if already warm
(see page 20 for instructions)
3. See page 12 to check and adjust throttle
cable casing
1. Clean or replace air cleaner
1. See page 12 to check and adjust throttle
cable casing
2. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use
gas stabilizer at end of season
3. Make sure spark plug wire is securely
attached to spark plug
4. Shift lever rod must be in neutral to start
the engine
1. Raise the tines for shallower tilling by
lowering the drag stake, see page 17
2. Remove and clean fuel tank
3. Clean or replace air cleaner
4. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton
service center
5. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
6. Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
1. See page 12 to check and adjust throttle
cable casing
1. Shift lever rod must be in neutral to start
the engine
1. Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 15
2. Raise the tines for shallower tilling by
lowering the drag stake, see page 17
1. Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 15
2. See retailer or authorized mechanic
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