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Engine Fails to start | 1. |
| Spark plug wire disconnected | 1. Connect wire to spark plug | ||
| 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel | 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline | ||||
| 3. Throttle control lever (if equipped) not in | 3. Move throttle lever to start position | ||||
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| 4. Choke not in ON position | 4. Move lever to ON position | ||||
| 5. | Blocked fuel line | 5. Clean fuel line | |||
| 6. | Faulty spark plug | 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace | |||
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| Engine flooding | 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime | ||
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Engine runs erratic |
| 1. | Spark plug wire loose | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire | |
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| 2. | Unit running on CHOKE | 2. | Move choke lever to OFF | |
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| 3. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel | 3. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh | |
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| 4. | Vent plugged | 4. | Clear vent | |
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| 5. | Water or dirt in fuel system | 5. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel | |
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| 6. | Dirty air cleaner | 6. | Clean following engine manual | |
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| 7. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 7. | Refer to engine manual | |
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Engine overheats |
| 1. | Engine oil level low | 1. | Fill crankcase with proper oil | |
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| 2. | Dirty air filter | 2. | Clean air cleaner | |
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| 3. | Air flow restricted | 3. | Remove blower housing and clean | |
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| 4. | Carburetor not adjusted properly | 4. | Refer to engine manual | |
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Tines do no engage |
| 1. | Foreign object lodged in tines | 1. | Stop tiller completely, check and discard | |
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| 2. | Tine clevis pin(s) missing | 2. | Replace tine clevis pin(s) | |
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| 3. | Belt worn and/or stretched | 3. | Replace belt | |
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| 4. | Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment | 4. | Take unit to authorized service | |
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