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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SOLUTION(S)
Engine difficult to start
1. Out of fuel
1. Add fresh fuel.
2. Engine Switch “Off”
2. Turn engine switch “On”.
3. Engine is not primed
3. See Stating Instructions.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
5. Fouled spark plug
5. Remove and inspect spark plug, replace if necessary.
6. Dirty Carburetor
6. Take unit to an authorized service center for carburetor cleaning.
7. Clogged air filter
7. Remove and clean air filter.
8. Contaminated Fuel
8. Drain and clean fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel.
Engine Problems:
1. Incorrect fuel mix
1. Drain fuel tank and refill with properly mixed fuel.
Engine smokes excessively
2. Air filter dirty
2. Remove and clean or replace air filter.
Engine runs very “rough”
3. Fouled spark plug
3. Remove spark plug and inspect. Replace if necessary.
Engine runs erratically
4. Fuel delivery problem
4. Check fuel lines for cracks, kinks, or damage. Repair or replace.
Engine cannot maintain full speed
5. Excess carbon buildup
5. Check muffler for excessive carbon build up, service if needed.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment
6. Take unit to an authorized service center for carburetor adjustment.
7. Low compression
7. Take to and authorized service center for repair.
Excessive vibration / noise
1. Loose parts
1. Tighten all fasteners.
2. Engine problems (above)
2. Refer to engine solutions (above).
Tines will not rotate
1. Debris interfering with tines.
1. Remove debris from around tines.
2. Tines loose
2. Replace tine bolts and nuts
3. Damaged drive components
3. Take to and authorized service center for repair.
Tines continue to rotate when drive lever is not engaged
1. Damage to drive components or incorrect idle
1. Take to and authorized service center for repair.
Engine will not stop
Check switch and wiring
Replace switch
Tines will not cut properly
Tines assembled incorrectly
Verify tine installation.
Frequent engine stalling
1. Excessive cultivating speed / depth.
1. Cultivate at a moderate pace. Make multiple passes.
2. Engine problems (above).
2. Refer to engine solutions (above).
