TA2816KA Owner’s Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solutions
Engine will not start
Too much hydraulic load on
the engine; often when
starting in gold temps.
See Operating Instruction –
always turn hydraulics off by
turning pressure know all the
way to the left when starting.
Out of gas
Add Fuel
Spark Plug Disconnected
Check plug wire connection,
check plug.
Fuel Turned Off for Transport
Turn fuel back on, wait 30
second, then start.
Low Oil
Add oil to engine.
Chains make a
snapping or pop
sound.
Chains are too loose and / or
dry.
Tighten chains, see maintenance
section. To finish the current
job, make slow maneuvers and
aerate in a straight line. Reduce
turning maneuvers until you can
service the chains.
Unit will not pull itself
up hills
Drive belt to hydrostatic pump
is loose
Turn off engine, disconnect spark
plug; tip unit back and inspect
belt; tighten if needed
Engine is stalling or
gets bogged down.
Tines are set to deep in the
ground.
Set tine depth to 3”-4” using
pressure knob. Deeper than 4”
will bog the engine and uses lots
of excess fuel.
Engine hard to start
after transporting
Engine is flooded due to
bouncing while transporting.
Turn off fuel during transport.
