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Maintenance (Continued)
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PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) | SOLUTION(S) | ||
Engine difficult to start | 1. Out of fuel | 1. Add fresh fuel | ||
| 2. | Engine Switch Off | 2. | Turn engine switch on |
| 3. | Engine is not primed. | 3. | Turn choke on |
| 4. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug | |
| 5. | Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if | ||
| 5. | Fouled spark plug | necessary | |
| 6. | Dirty Carburetor | 6. | Take unit to an authorized service center |
| for Carburetor cleaning | |||
| 7. | Clogged air filter | 7. | Remove and clean air filter |
| 8. | Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if | ||
| 8. | Clogged fuel filter | necessary | |
| 9. | Contaminated Fuel | 9. | Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with |
| fresh fuel | |||
Engine Problems | 1. No Engine Oil | 1. Add engine oil | ||
Engine smokes excessively | 2. Engine oil not at proper level | 2. | Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil if | |
Engine runs very “rough” | 3. Fouled spark plug | necessary | ||
Engine runs erratically | 3. | Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if | ||
Engine cannot maintain full speed | 4. | Clogged air filter | necessary | |
| 4. | Remove and clean air filter | ||
| 5. | Clogged fuel filter | 5. | Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if |
| 6. | Contaminated Fuel | necessary | |
| 6. | Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with | ||
| 7. | Carburetor out of adjustment | fresh fuel | |
| 7. | Take unit to an authorized service center | ||
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Excessive vibration / noise | 1. Loose parts | 1. | Tighten all fasteners | |
| 2. | Engine problems (above) | 2. | Refer to engine solutions (above) |
| 3. Abnormal noise or squeal coming | 3. | Normally due to belt/pulley break in period. | |
| from belt drive. | Refer to Belt Tension Adjustment section. | ||
Tines will not rotate | 1. Debris interfering with tines | 1. | Remove debris from around tines | |
| 2. Tines loose | 2. | Replace tine bolts and nuts | |
| 3. | Improper drive cable adjustment | 3. | Refer to “Belt Tension Adjustment” Section |
| 4. | Damaged drive belts | to decrease belt tension | |
| 4. | Replace drive belts | ||
Tines continue to rotate when | 1. Improper drive cable adjustment | 1. | Refer to “Belt Tension Adjustment” Section | |
drive lever not engage | 2. Damaged drive belts | to decrease belt tension | ||
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| 2. | Replace drive belts |
Engine will not stop | Flameout wire terminals | Connect engine flameout wire terminals | ||
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Tine will not cut properly | Damaged or worn tines | Replace tines | ||
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Frequent engine stalling | 1. Excessive tilling speed / depth | 1. | Till at a moderate pace. Make multiple | |
| 2. | Engine problems (above) | passes. | |
| 2. | Refer to engine solutions (above) |
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