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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SOLUTION(S)
Engine difficult to start
1. Out of fuel
or fuel valve “off”
2. Engine Switch
“Off”
3. Engine is not primed
4. Spark plug wire disconnected.
5. Fouled spark plug
6. Dirty Carburetor.
7. Clogged air filter
8. Contaminated Fuel
1. Add fresh fuel
, ensure fuel valve is “on”
2. Turn engine switch
“On”
3. Move choke lever to ON position.
4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
5. Remove spark plug and inspect.
Replace if necessary
6. Take unit to an authorized service center for
carburetor cleaning
7. Remove and clean air filter
8. Drain and clean fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel.
Engine Problems
Engine smokes excessively
Engine runs very “rough”
Engine runs erratically
Engine cannot maintain full speed
1. No Engine Oil
2. Engine oil not at proper level.
3. Fouled spark plug
4. Clogged air filter
5. Contaminated Fuel
6. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Add engine oil
2. Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil
if necessary
3. Remove spark plug and inspect.
Replace if necessary
4. Remove and clean air filter
5. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with fresh
fuel
6. Take unit to an authorized service center for
carburetor adjustment
Excessive vibration / noise
1. Loose parts
2. Engine problems (above)
3. Abnormal noise or squeal coming from
belt drive
1. Tighten all fasteners
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
3. Normally due to belt/pulley wear. Refer to
Belt Replacement section.
Tines will not rotate
1. Debris interfering with tines.
2. Tines loose
3. Damaged drive belts
1. Remove debris from around tines.
2. Replace tine bolts and nuts
3. Replace drive belts
Tines continue to rotate when drive
lever is not engaged
1. Damage to drive belts or drive belt
components.
1. Refer to Belt Replacement section.
Engine will not stop
Check switch and wiring
Replace switch
Tines will not cut properly
Tines assembled incorrectly
Verify tine installation.
Frequent engine stalling
1. Excessive tilling speed / depth.
2. Engine problems (above).
1. Till at a moderate pace. Make multiple passes.
2. Refer to engine solutions (above).
