EarthQuake 7055, Operating & Parts Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
While.normal.care.and.routine.maintenance.will.extend.
the.life.of.your.rototiller,.prolonged.or.constant.use.may.
eventually.require.that.service.be.performed.to.allow.
it.to.continue.operating.properly..The.troubleshooting.
guide.below.lists.the.most.common.problems,.causes.
and.remedies.
Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned
off and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must
be disconnected and secured before attempting
any maintenance or repair.
Failure to comply with this safety requirement
can result in serious personal injury to you or
bystanders.
PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned
at stop
Tiller moves forward during starting
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
Tines turn, wheels do not turn
Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move
•. Add.gas.to.gas.tank.
•
Connect.spark.plug.wire.to.spark.plug
• Throttle.must.be.positioned.at.choke.for.a.cold.start..
.
•
Clean.or.replace.air.cleaner
• 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
• Raise.the.tines.for.shallower.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
• See.engine.manual.to.check.and.adjust.throttle.linkage
• Drive.safety.control.levers.must.be.released.to.
neutral
position .to.start.the.engine
• Lock.wheels.in.tilling.position
• Raise.the.tines.for.shallower.tilling.by.lowering.the.. .
. depth.regulator.lever
• Lock.wheels.in.tilling.position
• Internal.transmission.failure,.see.your.dealer
• Lower.the.tines.for.deeper.tilling.by.raising.the.depth..
. regulator.lever
WARNING
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