Operator's Manual
CRT Models 5040 and 6040E
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tRouBLEShootinG
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.
PRoBLEm
REmEdY/ACtion
Engine will not start
• Add gas to gas tank.
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
• Clean or replace air cleaner
Engine is hard to start
• Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer at
end of season
• Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug
• Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
Engine misses or lacks power
• Raise the tines for shallow tilling by lowering the depth
regulator lever
• Remove and clean fuel tank
• Clean or replace air cleaner
• Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized engine
service center
• Replace spark plug and adjust gap
• Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
• On electric start models, the battery may have lost its
charge. Recharge or replace the battery
Engine will not stop when throttle control is
positioned at stop
• See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
Tiller moves forward during starting
• Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
• Lock wheels in tilling position
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
Tines turn, wheels do not turn
• Lock wheels in tilling position
• Internal transmission failure, see your dealer
Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move
• Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth/regu-
lator lever
WaRning
PRACtiCE SAFEtY At ALL timES. EnGinE
muSt BE tuRnEd oFF And ALLoWEd to
CooL, And SPARk PLuG WiRE muSt BE
diSConnECtEd And SECuREd BEFoRE At-
tEmPtinG AnY mAintEnAnCE oR REPAiR.
FAILuRE TO COMPLY wITH THIS SAFETY
REquIREMENT CAN RESuLT IN SERIOuS
PERSONAL INjuRY TO YOu OR bYSTANDERS.
