PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SOLLUTION(S)
Engine will not start.
1. Ignition Switch in the “OFF” position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel Tank empty.
4. Spark Plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Move ignition switch to the ON position.
2. See
Starting a Flooded Engine
in
OPERATION
section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Replace Spark Plug.
5. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair
or replace.
6. Contact a qualified service center.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power or stalls.
1. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
5. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
6. Compression low.
1. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair
or replace.
2. Clean air filter.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
4. Contact a qualified service center.
5. Contact a qualified service center.
6. Contact a qualified service center.
Engine smokes excessively.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Choke lever in the CHOKE/COLD
START position.
1. Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel
mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
4. Rotate choke lever to the RUN/WARM
START position.
Engine runs hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark Plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
1. See
Mixing Fuel / 2-Cycle Oil
in
OPERATION
section.
2. Replace with correct Spark Plug.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
4. Contact a qualified service center.
Engine will not idle properly.
1. Carburetor requires adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Contact a qualified service center.
2. Contact a qualified service center.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
Troubleshooting
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You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this cultivator. If so, you can contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-737-2112 (English only).
You may also write to:
METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY
ATTN: Technical Service –
METL
6700 Wildlife Way
Long Grove, IL 60047
Technical Service
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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