Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to
start.
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Out of fuel or stale fuel.
3. Throttle control lever not in correct
starting position.
4. Choke not in ON Position.
5. Blocked fuel line.
6. Fouled spark plug.
7. Engine flooding.
8. Tine clutch control not in neutral
position.
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to
spark plug.
2. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Move throttle control lever to start
position.
4. Chock must be positioned at CHOKE
for a cold start.
5. Clean the fuel line.
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do
not prime.
8. Tine clutch control lever must be
released to neutral to start the engine.
Engine runs
erratically.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Unit running on CHOKE.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Vent plugged.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
7. Improper carburetor adjustment.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF.
3. Clean fuel line. Fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
4. Clear vent.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
6. Clean or replace air cleaner.
7. Refer to
Engine Manual
.
Engine overheats.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Air flow restricted.
4. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean air cleaner.
3. Remove blower housing and clean.
4. Refer to
Engine Manual
.
Engine will not
stop when throttle
control is positioned
at stop, or engine
speed does not
increase properly
w h e n t h r o t t l e
control is adjusted.
1. Debris interfering with throttle linkage.
2. Improper throttle linkage adjustment.
1. Clean dirt and debris.
2. Refer to
Engine Manual
to check and
adjust throttle linkage.
Tiller moves forward
during starting.
Tine clutch control not in neutral position.
Tine clutch control lever must be released
to neutral to start the engine.
Tiller is difficult to
control when tilling
(machine jumps or
lurches forward).
1. Improper tilling depth setting.
2. Too high engine speed on hard ground.
1. Raise the tines for shallower tilling by
raising the depth regulator rod.
2. Set the throttle lever at lower speed.
Tines do not engage.
1. Foreign object lodged in tines.
2. Tine clevis pin(s) missing.
3. Belt worn and/or stretched.
4.Pulley and idler not in correct
adjustment.
1. Stop tiller completely, check and
discard foreign object.
2. Replace tine clevis pin(s).
3. Replace belt.
4. Contact dealer.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Mowerland Tiller
