382506_A_HI
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Solution(s)
Engine will not start.
• Stop switch off.
• Throttle in off position.
• Engine not in full choke position.
• Out of gasoline.
• Bad or old gasoline
• Spark plug wire disconnected.
• Dirty air cleaner.
• Engine oil level too low (Honda only)
• Check stop switches, throttle,
choke position, and gasoline.
• Connect spark plug wire.
• Clean or replace air cleaner or
contact a qualified service person.
•Check and fill engine oil.
Abnormal Vibration
• Damaged or missing tines.
• Loose handle bolts.
• Loose engine bolts.
• Loose engine pulley
• Stop work immediately!
• Replace any damaged or missing
tines.
• Tighten all loose bolts and nuts.
Engine stalls or labors when
aerating
• Working on too steep of a slope.
• Not enough oil in the engine.
• Work at 45 degrees to the slope.
Move up and down instead of
across the slope.
• Check engine and add engine oil.
Engine is locked, will not pull
over
• Tension on tine drive belt.
• Engine problem.
• Pull spark plug wire and remove
debris.
• Inspect clutch cable for loose
connection or damage.
• Contact an engine servicing deal
-
er for engine problems.
Unit does not move when
clutch is engaged.
• Transmission in bypass position.
• Belt drive out of adjustment.
• Worn drive belt.
• Loose or damaged pulleys.
• Damaged, loose, or broken clutch
cable.
• See maintenance on pages 9-21
of this manual.
• Contact a qualified servicing
dealer.
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FOR
REPRODUCTION