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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SOLUTION(S)
Engine difficult to start
1. Out of fuel
2. Engine Switch Off
3. Engine is not primed.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Fouled spark plug
6. Dirty Carburetor
7. Clogged air filter
8. Clogged fuel filter
9. Contaminated Fuel
1. Add fresh fuel
2. Turn engine switch on
3. Turn choke on
4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
5. Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor cleaning
7. Remove and clean air filter
8. Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
9. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
fresh fuel
Engine Problems
Engine smokes excessively
Engine runs very “rough”
Engine runs erratically
Engine cannot maintain full speed
1. No Engine Oil
2. Engine oil not at proper level
3. Fouled spark plug
4. Clogged air filter
5. Clogged fuel filter
6. Contaminated Fuel
7. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Add engine oil
2. Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil if
necessary
3. Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
4. Remove and clean air filter
5. Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
fresh fuel
7. Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor adjustment
Excessive vibration / noise
1. Loose parts
2. Engine problems (above)
1. Tighten all fasteners
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
Tines will not rotate
1. Debris interfering with tines
2. Tines loose
3. Improper drive cable adjustment
4. Damaged drive belts
1. Remove debris from around tines
2. Replace tine bolts and nuts
3. Refer to “Belt Tension Adjustment” Section
to decrease belt tension
4. Replace drive belts
Tines continue to rotate when
drive lever not engage
1. Improper drive cable adjustment
2. Damaged drive belts
1. Refer to “Belt Tension Adjustment” Section
to decrease belt tension
2. Replace drive belts
Engine will not stop
Flameout wire terminals
disconnected
Connect engine flameout wire terminals
Tine will not cut properly
Damaged or worn tines
Replace tines
Frequent engine stalling
1. Excessive tilling speed / depth
2. Engine problems (above)
1. Till at a moderate pace. Make multiple
passes.
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
Maintenance
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