Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the
Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine.
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| WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START | |||
No gasoline in fuel tank |
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| Fill tank with gasoline |
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Choke not set properly |
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| Place choke control in choke position |
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Throttle control not set properly |
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| Place throttle control in fast position |
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Choked improperly, flooded engine |
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| Move choke control to run position, place throttle control in fast |
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| position and pull starter several times to clear out gas |
Dirty air cleaner |
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| Remove to inspect, replace if dirty |
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Loose spark plug wire |
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| Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on spark plug |
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Spark plug dirty or improper gap |
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| Replace spark plug and adjust gap |
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Water in gasoline or old fuel |
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| Drain fuel tank and carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace spark plug |
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Clogged fuel tank |
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| Remove and clean |
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| ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER | |||
Engine overloaded |
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| Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling |
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Partially plugged air cleaner |
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| Remove and clean or replace |
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Dirty air screen |
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| Clean air screen |
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Spark plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type |
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| Replace spark plug and adjust gap |
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Oil in gasoline |
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| Drain and refill tank and carburetor |
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Clogged fuel tank |
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| Remove and clean |
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Poor compression |
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| Major engine overhaul |
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| ENGINE OVERHEATS | |||
Low oil level or dirty oil |
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| Add or change oil |
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Dirty air screen |
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| Clean air screen |
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Dirty engine |
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| Clean cylinder fins air screen and muffler area |
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Partially plugged muffler |
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| Remove and clean muffler |
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| EXCESSIVE BOUNCE AND DIFFICULT HANDLING | |||
Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted |
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| Adjust wheels and depth stake |
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Ground too dry and hard |
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| Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions |
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| SOIL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS | |||
Ground too wet |
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| Wait for more favorable soil conditions |
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| ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT TILLER WON'T MOVE | |||
Tine control not engaged |
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| Engage tine control |
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| Check | |
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| ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT LABORS WHEN TILLING | |||
Tilling too deep |
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| Adjust depth stake |
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Throttle control not properly adjusted |
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| Check throttle control setting |
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