SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 1. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 2. | Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. | 2. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 3. | Throttle control lever not in correct | 3. | Move throttle lever to start position. |
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| starting position. (If equipped) |
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| 4. | Choke not in ON position. | 4. | Move switch to ON position. |
| 5. | Blocked fuel line. | 5. | Clean fuel line. |
| 6. | Faulty spark plug. | 6. | Clean, adjust gap, or replace. |
| 7. | Engine flooded | 7. | Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Unit running on CHOKE. | 2. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
| 3. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 3. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh |
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| 4. | Vent plugged. | 4. | Clear vent. |
| 5. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 5. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| 6. | Dirty air cleaner. | 6. | Clean following engine manual. |
| 7. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 7. | Refer to engine manual. |
Engine overheats | 1. | Engine oil level low. | 1. | Fill crankcase with proper oil. |
| 2. | Dirty air cleaner. | 2. | Clean air cleaner. |
| 3. | Air flow restricted. | 3. | Remove blower housing and clean. |
| 4. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 4. | Refer to engine manual. |
Tines do not engage | 1. | Foreign object lodged in tines. | 1. | Stop tiller completely, check and |
| 2. | Tine clevis pin(s) missing. |
| discard foreign object. |
| 3. | Pulley and idler not in correct | 2. | Replace tine clevis pin(s). |
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| adjustment. | 3. | Take unit to authorized service dealer. |
| 4. | Control cable not adjusted properly. | 4. | Adjust control cable. |
| 5. | Belt worn and/or stretched. | 5. | Replace belt. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest service dealer.
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