CAUTION
The engine must have completely cooled down before storing.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or material storage shed,
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Care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially cables and all moving parts.
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Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
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If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark
plug wire. Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the
starter rope into the rope guide bolt on handle.
DO NOT STORE fuel for longer than 30 days. Fuel can become stale and cause damage to the engine
carburetor, which is not covered by the machines manufacturer’s warranty.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDIAL ACTION
Engine does not start
Throttle choke is not in the
correct position
Move throttle choke to correct
position.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE
OWNERS MANUAL.
Spark plug loose.
Tighten spark plug.
Spark plug wire loose or
disconnected from plug.
Install spark plug wire on spark
plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect
Set correct gap between
electrodes.
Spark plug is defective.
Install new, correctly gapped plug.
Carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Remove air cleaner element and
pull starter rope continuously
until carburetor clears itself and
install air cleaner element.
Motor speed drops off
Depth of cultivation is too great
Set to smaller depth of cut
Tines blocked
Pull out spark plug connector,
remove blockage.
Air filter clogged
Clean air filter: refer to relevant
section in manual
Clutch not working
Engine speed is too low
Open throttle, increase engine
speed.
Belt too long
Replace ‐ visit local approved
service dealer
Spring failure
Replace ‐ visit local approved
service dealer
Bearing inside gearbox failed
Replace ‐ visit local approved
service dealer
Abnormal noise from gearbox
Faulty
Replace ‐ visit local approved
service dealer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
