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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine does not start
1.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
1.
Reconnect wire. (See Engine Owner’s Manual)
2.
Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.
2.
Put lever in START position.
3.
Fuel tank empty.
3.
Add fuel.
4.
Choke control in incorrect position.
4.
See Page 11, Starting the Engine.
5.
Stale gasoline.
5.
Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
6.
Dirty air filter.
6.
Clean or replace filter.
7.
Fouled or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
7.
Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual)
8.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
8.
See Engine Service Dealer.
9.
Misadjusted throttle control.
9.
See Engine Service Dealer
10. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
10. See Engine Service Dealer.
Engine runs poorly.
1.
Fouled or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
1.
Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
2.
Dirty air filter(s).
2.
Clean or replace (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
3.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
3.
See Engine Service Dealer.
4.
Stale gasoline.
4.
Replace with fresh gasoline.
5.
Dirt or water in fuel tank.
5.
See Engine Service Dealer.
6.
Engine cooling system clogged.
6.
Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
Engine overheats.
1.
Engine cooling system clogged.
1.
Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
2.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
2.
See Engine Service Dealer.
3.
Oil level is low.
3.
Check oil level (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
Engine does not shut off
1.
Misadjusted throttle control.
1.
See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
Wheels and Tines will not turn
1.
Improper use of controls.
1.
Review Section 3 and Section 4.
2.
Worn, Broken or misadjusted belt(s).
2.
Review Section 5 to adjust or replace belt.
3.
Internal transmission wear or damage.
3.
Contact local dealer or the factory.
4.
Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
4.
Tighten bolt. Check that key is in place.
Tines turn, but wheels don’t.
1.
Wheel Drive Pins not in axle.
1.
Replace Wheel Drive Pins
2.
Internal transmission wear or damage.
2.
Contact authorized service dealer
3.
Wheel drive belt slipping
3.
Review Section 5 to adjust wheel drive cable
4.
Worn, Broken or misadjusted belt.
4.
Review Section 5 to adjust or replace belt.
5.
Wheel drive cable broken
5.
Contact authorized service dealer.
Wheels Turn, but Tines Don’t.
1.
Tine holder mounting hardware missing.
1.
Replace hardware.
2.
Internal transmission wear or damage.
2.
Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
Poor tilling performance.
1.
Worn tines.
1.
See “Tines” (Section 5).
2.
Improper Depth Regulator setting.
2.
See “Tilling Tips & Techniques,” Section 4.
3.
Belt(s) slipping.
3.
See Section 5 to adjust tine cable(s) or replace belt.
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