Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Engine will not start
• Add gas to gas tank.
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
• Clean or replace air cleaner
Engine is hard to start
• Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas
stabilizer at end of season
• Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to
spark plug
• Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
Engine misses or lacks power
• Raise the tines for shallow tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
• Remove and clean fuel tank
• Clean or replace air cleaner
• Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
engine service center
• Replace spark plug and adjust gap
• Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
Engine will not stop when throttle control
• See engine manual to check and adjust the
is positioned at stop
throttle linkage
Tiller moves forward during starting
• Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
• Lock wheels in tilling position
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
Tines turn, wheels do not turn
• Lock wheels in tilling position
• Internal transmission failure, see your dealer
Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move
• Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever
Belt squeals when in neutral position
• Adjust forward belt guide by turning engine off and
allow muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire and
secure. Remove belt guard. Pull down on drive safety
control lever and
manually bend forward belt guide
so there is 1/16” or less clearance between belt guide
and belt. Replace belt guard and spark plug wire.
Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area
• Clean the Tine Axle Shaft (See Page 16)
during tilling
• Check transmission fluid and fill if needed
