TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine does not start | 1. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 1. | Reconnect wire. (See Engine Owner’s Manual) |
| 2. | Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set. | 2. | Put lever in START position. |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Add fuel. |
| 4. | Choke control in incorrect position. | 4. | See Page 11, Starting the Engine. |
| 5. | Stale gasoline. | 5. | Drain fuel and add fresh fuel. |
| 6. | Dirty air filter. | 6. | Clean or replace filter. |
| 7. | Fouled or incorrectly gapped spark plug. | 7. | Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual) |
| 8. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 8. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 9. | Misadjusted throttle control. | 9. | See Engine Service Dealer |
| 10. | Dirt or water in fuel tank. | 10. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
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Engine runs poorly. | 1. | Fouled or incorrectly gapped spark plug. | 1. | Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual). |
| 2. | Dirty air filter(s). | 2. | Clean or replace (see Engine Owner’s Manual). |
| 3. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 3. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 4. | Stale gasoline. | 4. | Replace with fresh gasoline. |
| 5. | Dirt or water in fuel tank. | 5. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 6. | Engine cooling system clogged. | 6. | Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owner’s Manual). |
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Engine overheats. | 1. | Engine cooling system clogged. | 1. | Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner’s Manual). |
| 2. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 2. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 3. | Oil level is low. | 3. | Check oil level (see Engine Owner’s Manual). |
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Engine does not shut off | 1. | Misadjusted throttle control. | 1. | See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer. |
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Wheels and Tines will not turn | 1. | Improper use of controls. | 1. | Review Section 3 and Section 4. |
| 2. | Worn, Broken or misadjusted belt(s). | 2. | Review Section 5 to adjust or replace belt. |
| 3. | Internal transmission wear or damage. | 3. | Contact local dealer or the factory. |
| 4. | Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. | 4. | Tighten bolt. Check that key is in place. |
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Tines turn, but wheels don’t. | 1. | Wheel Drive Pins not in axle. | 1. | Replace Wheel Drive Pins |
| 2. | Internal transmission wear or damage. | 2. | Contact authorized service dealer |
| 3. | Wheel drive belt slipping | 3. | Review Section 5 to adjust wheel drive cable |
| 4. | Worn, Broken or misadjusted belt. | 4. | Review Section 5 to adjust or replace belt. |
| 5. | Wheel drive cable broken | 5. | Contact authorized service dealer. |
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Wheels Turn, but Tines Don’t. | 1. | Tine holder mounting hardware missing. | 1. | Replace hardware. |
| 2. | Internal transmission wear or damage. | 2. | Contact local Dealer or the Factory. |
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Poor tilling performance. | 1. | Worn tines. | 1. | See “Tines” (Section 5). |
| 2. | Improper Depth Regulator setting. | 2. | See “Tilling Tips & Techniques,” Section 4. |
| 3. | Belt(s) slipping. | 3. | See Section 5 to adjust tine cable(s) or replace belt. |
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