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agria
Power Hoe 900 / 900-S
6. Troubleshooting
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Observe safety instructions! Have all serious malfunctions on the machine or engine repaired by your
agria workshop. They have the proper tools. Improper repairs can only add to the damage.
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
Page
Engine
- Spark plug connector not connected
Connect spark plug connector
does not start
- Speed control lever not in
Move speed control lever to
position CHOKE
position “CHOKE”
23, 24
- Fuel tank empty or poor fuel
Fill fresh fuel
- Fuel line clogged
Clean fuel line
- Defective spark plug
Clean, adjust or exchange spark plug
BM
- Engine too much fuel
Dry and clean spark plug and
(“flooded engine”)
start at full throttle
BM
- Inleaked air due to loose caburetor
Tighten attachment bolts
and suction line
Misfirings in
- Engine running in CHOKE range
Move speed control-lever to position
23, 24
engine
HOEING, if necessary, adjust speed
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BM
control
- Loose ignition cable
Fit connector tightly on spark plug,
fix ignition cable retaining device,
fix connector tightly on ignition cable
- Clogged fuel line or poor fuel
Clean fuel line, fill fresh fuel
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- Vent opening in fuel tank cap clogged
Exchange fuel tank cap
- Water or dirt in fuel system
Drain fuel and fill fresh fuel
- Air filter clogged
Clean air filter or exchange
BM
- Carburetor misadjusted
Re-adjust carburetor
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BM
Excessive
- Low engine oil level
Refill oil immediately
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temperature
- Impaired cooling
Clean cooling fan grille,
29
in engine
clean internal cooling fins
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29
- Air filter clogged
Clean air filter
BM
- Carburetor misadjusted
Re-adjust carburetor
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BM
Misfirings
- Short firing intervals
Adjust spark plug
BM
in engine
- Incorrect idle mixture
Adjust carburetor
¬
BM
at high speeds
Engine
- Firing interval too long,
Adjust or replace spark plug
BM
frequently
defective spark plug
stalls
- Carburetor misadjusted
Re-adjust carburetor
¬
BM
in idle
- Air filter clogged
Clean air filter
BM
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