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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,
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
s!DD
gas to gas tank.
s#ONNECT
spark plug wire to spark plug
s4HROTTLE
must be positioned at choke for a cold start
s#LEAN
or replace air cleaner
s$
rain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer
at end of season
s-A
ke sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug
s$
rive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
s2AISE
the tines for shallow tilling by lowering the depth
regulator
lever
s2EM
ove and clean fuel tank
s#LEAN
or replace air cleaner
s)MPROPER
carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
engine service center
s2EPLACE
spark plug and adjust gap
s$
rain and
gas tank and carburetor
s3EE
engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
s$
rive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
s,O
ck wheels in tilling position
s2AISE
the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
s,O
ck wheels in tilling position
s)NTE
rnal transmission failure, see your dealer
s,
ower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth
regulator
lever
WARNING
!
Maintenance
Not
for
Reproduction
