PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

Engineoverheats

1. Lowoillevel/dirtyoil.

 

2. Dirtyengineairscreen.

 

3. Dirtyengine.

 

4. Partiallypluggedmuffler.

 

5. Impropercarburetor

 

 

adjustment.

Excessivebounce/

1. Groundtoodry and hard.

difficulthandling

 

 

 

2.

Depth stake

 

 

incorrectly adjusted.

Soilballsup or

1.

Ground too wet.

clumps

 

 

Enginerunsbut

1.

"line controlis not engaged.

tillerwon'tmove

2.

V-belt not correctly adjusted.

 

3.

V-belt is off pulley(s).

Enginerunsbut

1.

Tilling too deep.

laborswhentilling

 

 

 

2. Throttle control not propedy

 

 

adjusted.

 

3.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Tinesskipover

1.

Drag Stake not lowered in

ground

 

forward rotating till mode.

 

2.

Improper filling mode.

CORRECTION

1.Check oil level/change oil.

2.Clean engine air screen.

3.Clean cylinderfins, air screen, muf tier area.

4.Remove and clean muffler.

5.Adjust carburetor to richer posi tion.

1.Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions.

2.Adjust depth stake.

1.Wait for more favorable soil condi tions.

1.Engage tine control.

2.Inspect/adjustV-belt.

3.Inspect V-belt.

1.Set depth stake for shallower till ing.

2.Check throttle controlsetting.

3.Make necessary adjustments.

1.Lower Drag Stake

2.FonNard rotatingtine drive should only be used for soft ground or for soil that has already been tilled.

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