Trouble Shooting Guide, Off-Season Storage

Idler Pulley Rod

Belt Keeper
Bracket	Idler Bracket

Engine Pulley

Figure 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 and especially any springs, bearings, and cables.

Trouble

Shooting

Guide

Trouble

Possible

Cause(s)

Corrective

Action

Engine fails to start

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last

over 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 air cleaner.

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 erratic

Unit running on CHOKE.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

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 overheats

Engine oil level low.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

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.

WARNING

Do not move the gear selection handle with the wheels or tines engaged. Make certain the unit is stopped completely before changing the gear selection. A partial engagement may be necessary when engaging tines.

Do not push down on the handles so that the wheels are lifted off the ground while using the tine drive, or the tiller could move backward and cause personal injury.

Never attempt to make any adjust- ments while the engine is running, except where speci- fied in operator’s manual.

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