Atom Gasoline Powered Tiller, User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Engine will not run or
runs and stops.
1. Ignition switch is OFF.
2. Choke ON.
3. Partially empty fuel tank.
4. Primer bulb not pushed enough times.
5. Engine is flooded.
6. Dirty or blocked fuel or air filter.
1. Ignition switch to be in run position.
2. Push choke off (down).
3. Fill tank.
4. Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5/10
times.
5. Use correct start procedure.
6. Clean or replace fuel or air filter.
Cutting tines do not
turn when operating.
1. Tine and cover filled with dirt/
grass, sticks, rocks.
2. Clutch slipping.
3. Loose tine nut.
4. Choke partly on.
1. Clean.
2. Less depth. Check tines are rotating.
3. Tighten tine nuts both sides.
4. Slide choke off.
Gear case leaking 1. Loose screws.
2. Broken O-ring.
3. Grease too thin or oil used.
1. Tighten.
2. Replace O ring
3. Refill with correct grade grease.
Noisy gears 1. No lubricant in gearcase.
2. Loose tine nuts.
1. Refill.
2. Reassemble parts correctly.
!
NOTE
Tines are self tightening,
excessive tension is not required.
LOOSE TINES
Check that all tines are in correct position and are tight
together, no gaps or foreign material between them. Tighten
nut clockwise on LH side of unit Fig 21B and anti clockwise
on RH side Fig 21A as shown on top of tine cover.
USE ONLY ATOM PATENTED
TILLER TINES. Other tines
are not designed for this
unit. Other tines can also break and cause injury.
!
WARNING
TO REMOVE TINES
Undo nuts at end of blade shaft as shown. Remove all
components. Check shaft for any dents etc. and smooth
off with an abrasive paper.
!
NOTE
Do not run engine without tines
tightened to tine shaft as gear
damage will occur.
RIGHT HAND SIDE
(Standing behind tine cover)
FIG 21A
LEFT HAND SIDE
(Standing behind tine cover)
FIG 21B
FIG 22
FIG 23
WARNING : When using
air tools remove nut but
do not overtighten when
refitting.
NOTE : Tine assembly
sequence.