Trouble Shooting Guide, Off-Season Storage

SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage.

•Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as described in the lubrication instructions.

•We do not recommend the use of pressure washers to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of pressure washers will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.

•Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.

•Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.

•Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any springs, bearings and cables.

SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble	Possible Cause(s)	Corrective Action

Engine fails to	Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over
start		thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
	Throttle control lever not in correct	Move throttle lever to start position.
	starting position (if so equipped).
	Blocked fuel line.	Clean fuel line.
	Dirty aircleaner.	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
	Choke not in ON position.	Move switch to ON position.
	Spark plug wire disconnected.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	Faulty spark plug.	Clean, adjust gap or replace.
	Engine flooded.	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Engine runs	Unit running on CHOKE.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
erratic	Spark plug wire loose.	Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will
		not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
	Vent in gas cap plugged.	Clear vent.
	Water or dirt in fuel system.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
	Dirty air cleaner.	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
	Carburetor out of adjustment.	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Engine over-	Engine oil level low.	Fill crankcase with proper oil.
heats	Dirty air cleaner.	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
	Air flow restricted.	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
	Carburetor not adjusted properly.	Adjust carburetor as instructed in separate engine manual.
Tines do not	Foreign object lodged in tines.	Dislodge foreign object.
engage	Tine clevis pin(s) missing.	Replace tine clevis pin(s).
	Pulley and idler not in correct	Take unit to authorized service dealer.
	adjustment.
	Not shifting properly.	Refer to Controls section of operator’s manual for proper
		shifting procedures.
	Control cable not adjusted properly.	Adjust control cable (see assembly instructions).
	Belt worn and/or stretched.	Replace belt.
Tines skip over	Improper rotation.	Forward rotation should only be used on soil that has
ground		already been tilled, not on virgin soil.
Wheels do not	Clevis pin missing.	Replace clevis pin.
engage	Tiller is not being shifted properly.	Refer to Controls section of operator’s manual for proper
		shifting procedures.
	Control cable not adjusted properly.	Adjust control cable (see assembly instructions).
	Belt worn and/or stretched.	Replace belt.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.