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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine does not start
Spark plug wire disconnected.
1.
Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.
2.
Fuel tank empty.
3.
Stale gasoline.
4.
Dirty air filter.
5.
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
6.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
7.
Misadjusted throttle control.
8.
Dirt or water in fuel tank.
9.
Reconnect wire.
1.
Put lever in START position.
2.
Add fuel.
3.
Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
4.
Clean or replace filter (see Engine Manual).
5.
Inspect spark plug (see Engine Manual).
6.
See Engine Service Dealer.
7.
See Engine Service Dealer
8.
See Engine Service Dealer.
9.
Engine runs poorly
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
1.
Dirty air filter(s).
2.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
3.
Stale gasoline.
4.
Dirt or water in fuel tank.
5.
Engine cooling system clogged.
6.
Inspect spark plug (see Engine Manual).
1.
Clean or replace (see Engine Manual).
2.
See Engine Service Dealer.
3.
Replace with fresh gasoline.
4.
See Engine Service Dealer.
5.
Clean air cooling system (see Engine Manual).
6.
Engine overheats
Engine cooling system clogged.
1.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
2.
Oil level is low.
3.
Clean air cooling area (see Engine Manual).
1.
See Engine Service Dealer.
2.
Check oil level (see Engine Manual).
3.
Engine does not shut off
Misadjusted throttle control
1.
See Engine Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
1.
Wheels/Tines will not turn
Improper use of controls.
1.
Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s).
2.
Internal transmission wear or damage.
3.
Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
4.
Review Operation section.
1.
Replace or adjust belts.
2.
Contact local dealer or the factory.
3.
Tighten bolt.
4.
Tines turn, but wheels don’t
Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEEL DRIVE.
1.
Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
2.
Internal transmission wear or damage.
3.
Inserts Drive Pins properly.
1.
Tighten bolt.
2.
Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
3.
Wheels turn, but tines Don’t
Tine holder mounting hardware missing.
1.
Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
2.
Internal transmission wear or damage.
3.
Replace hardware.
1.
Tighten bolt.
2.
Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
3.
Poor tilling performance
Worn tines.
1.
Improper Depth Regulator setting.
2.
Forward Drive Belt slipping.
3.
Replace Tines.
1.
See “Tilling Tips & Techniques.”
2.
See Maintenance & Adjustments Section.
3.
Troubleshooting
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