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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel | 1. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline |
| 2. | Throttle control lever not in correct starting | 2. | Move throttle lever to start position |
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| 3. | Blocked fuel line | 3. | Clean fuel line |
| 4. | Dirty air cleaner | 4. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual |
| 5. | Choke not in ON position | 5. | Move switch to ON position |
| 6. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 6. | Connect wire to spark plug |
| 7. | Faulty spark plug | 7. | Clean, adjust gap or replace |
| 8. | Engine flooded | 8. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Tiller running on CHOKE | 1. | Move choke lever to OFF position |
| 2. | Spark plug wire loose | 2. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire |
| 3. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel | 3. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh |
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| 4. | Vent in gas cap plugged | 4. | Clear vent |
| 5. | Water or dirt in fuel system | 5. | Drain fuel tank, refill with fresh fuel |
| 6. | Dirty air cleaner | 6. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual |
| 7. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 7. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual |
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Engine overheats | 1. | Engine oil level low | 1. | Fill crankcase with proper oil |
| 2. | Dirty air cleaner | 2. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual |
| 3. | Air flow restricted | 3. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual |
| 4. | Carburetor not adjusted properly | 4. | Adjust carburetor as instructed in separate |
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Tines do not engage | 1. | Foreign object lodged in tines | 1. | Dislodge foreign object |
| 2. | Tine clevis pin(s) missing | 2. | Replace tine clevis pin(s) |
| 3. | Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment | 3. | Take tiller to authorized service dealer |
| 4. | Not shifting properly | 4. | Refer to the Controls & Features Section for |
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| 5. | Control cable not adjusted properly | 5. | Adjust control cable |
| 6. | Belt worn and/or stretched | 6. | Replace belt |
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Tines skip over ground | 1. | Improper rotation. | 1. | Forward rotation should only be used on soil |
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Wheels do not engage | 1. | Clevis pin missing | 1. | Replace clevis pin |
| 2. | Tiller is not being shifted properly | 2. | Refer to Controls & Features Section for |
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| 3. | Control cable not adjusted properly | 3. | Adjust control cable |
| 4. | Belt worn and/or stretched | 4. | Replace belt |
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