Husqvarna 917.29939 Troubleshooting Points, PROBLEM Will not start, Cause, Correction, Loss of

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

CAUSE

1.Out of fuel.

2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3.Engine flooded.

4.Dirty air cleaner.

5.Water in fuel.

6.Clogged fuel tank.

7.Loose spark plug wire.

8.Bad spark plug or improper gap.

9.Carburetor out of adjustment.

1.Throttle control not set properly.

2.Dirty air cleaner.

3.Bad spark plug or improper gap.

4.Stale or dirty fuel.

5.Loose spark plug wire.

6.Carburetor out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

1.Fill fuel tank.

2.See "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section.

3.Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4.Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.

5.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

6.Remove fuel tank and clean.

7.Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug.

8.Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

9.Make necessary adjustments.

1.Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2.Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.

3.Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

4.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

5.Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug.

6.Make necessary adjustments.

Loss of	power	1.	Engine		is overloaded.
		2.	Dirty	air cleaner.
		3.	Low oil		level/dirty				oil.
		4.	Faulty		spark			plug.
		5.	Oil in fuel.
		6.	Stale	or dirty				fuel.
		7.	Water		in fuel.
		8.	Clogged			fuel		tank.
		9.	Spark		plug		wire		loose.
		10.	Dirty	engine				air screen.
		11.	Dirty/clogged					muffler.
		12.	Carburetor				out of adjustment.
		13.	Poor	compression.
Engine	overheats	1.	Low oil		level/dirty				oil.
		2.	Dirty	engine				air screen.
		3.	Dirty	engine.
		4.	Partially			plugged			muffler.
		5.	Improper			carburetor adjustment.

1.Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling.

2.Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.

3.Check oil level/change oil.

4.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

5.Drain and clean fuel tank and refill, and clean carburetor.

6.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

7.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh

gasoline.

8.Remove fuel tank and clean.

9.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

10.Clean engine airscreen.

11.Clean/replace muffler.

12.Make necessary adjustments.

13.Contact an authorized service center/department.

1.Check oil level/change oil.

2.	Clean	engine	air screen.
3.	Clean	cylinder	fins,	air screen, muffler area.
4.	Remove and clean			muffler.
5.	Adjust	carburetor to richer position.

Excessive bounce/

difficult handling

Soil bails up or clumps

Engine runs but tiller won't move

Engine runs but labors when tilling

1.Ground too dry and hard.

2.Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted.

1.Ground too wet.

1.Tine control is not engaged.

2.V-belt not correctly adjusted.

3.V-belt is off pulley(s).

1.Tilling too deep.

2.Throttle control not properly adjusted.

3.Carburetor out of adjustment.

1. Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil

conditions.

2.Adjust wheels and depth stake.

1.Wait for more favorable soil conditions.

1.Engage tine control.

2.Inspect/adjust V-belt.

3.Inspect V-belt.

1.Set depth stake for shallower tilling.

2.Check throttle control setting.

3.Make necessary adjustments.

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