Garden Trax GTW33, Instructions Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Power switch is in OFF position 1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Spark plug wire is disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Throttle control not held open 5. Hold throttle control open when pulling recoil
handle
6. Fuel line hose not positioned in
bottom of gas tank
6. Push the fuel line down into the fuel in the gas
tank
Engine runs rough, fl oods during
operation
1. Dirty air fi lter 1. Clean or replace air fi lter
2. Choke partially engaged 2. Turn choke off
3. Carburetor out of adjustment 3. Call factory
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached
to spark plug
3. Dirty carburetor
3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, refuel with
fresh gasoline.
4. Throttle control not held open 4. Prime unit 3 more times, then hold throttle open
when pulling recoil handle
Engine misses or lacks power 1. Clogged gas tank 1. Remove and clean gas tank
2. Clogged air fi lter 2. Clean or replace air fi lter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs, then quits 1. Plugged fuel fi lter 1. Clean or replace fuel fi lter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 2. Call factory
Engine revs too high 1. Carburetor out of adjustment 1. Call factory
Tines turn at idle 1. Idle speed too high 1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Broken clutch spring 2. Replace spring
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Mini Cultivator
Model GTW33