SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble | Possible Cause(s) | Corrective Action |
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Engine fails to | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last |
start |
| 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). |
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| Blocked fuel line. | Clean fuel line. |
| Dirty aircleaner. | Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. |
| Choke not in ON position. | Move choke lever 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. |
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| Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabi- |
| Vent in gas cap plugged. | lizer is used. |
| Water or dirt in fuel system. | Clear vent. |
| Dirty air cleaner. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| Carburetor out of adjustment. | Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Not shifting properly. | Refer to Controls section of operator’s manual for |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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