STORAGE
STORAGE
Keep your Tiller in a weatherproof, dry building_ To avoid Engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied be-
fore storage of 30 days or longer°
•Drain Fuel Tank; run Engine until gasoline in Carbure- tor is used..
. While Engine is still warm, drain oil from Engine. Refill with fresh oilo
- Remove Spark Plug; pour one half ounce of clean en-
gine oil into cylinder. Pull Starter Handle slowly several times to distribute oil, Replace Spark Plug..
. Clean entire Tiller, especially Cylinder Fins, Blower Housing and Air Screen.. Tighten all bolts and nuts..
Gasoline stored for several months will lose its volatility (ability to burn effectively); therefore, always use up gaso-
line at the end of the season, Do not store, spill, or use
gasoline near an open flame or devices such as a stove, furnace, or water heater which utilize a pilot light or de- vices that can create a spark.
CAUTION: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN- TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR- AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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PROBLEM:
Probable Cause w Possible Remedy
WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START:
No gasoline in Fuel Tank w' Throttle Control not set properly ,="
Choked improperly, flooded Engine =r
Clogged Fuel Tank r Dirty Air Cleaner Cadridge w"
Spark Plug Dirty or impropergap r Water in gasoline or old fuel w
Improper Carburetor adjustment _"
Fill Tank with gasoline
Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
Move Choke Control to "RUN" position or place Throttle Control in
"FAST" position and pull Starter several times to clear out gas Remove and clean
Remove and clean or replace
Clean, adjust gap or replace
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace Spark Plug
Make necessary adjustments
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER:
Engine overloaded is., | Set Depth Stake for shallowertilling | |
Clogged Fuel Tank ,r | Remove and clean | |
Partially plugged Air Cleaner | ,=" | Remove and clean or replace |
Improper Carburetor adjustment | ,_ | Make necessary adjustments |
Dirty Air Screen | w. | Clean Air Screen |
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong type | ,r. | Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap |
Poor compression | r | Major Engine Overhaul |
Oil in gasoline | w' | Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor |
ENGINE OVERHEATS:
Dirty Air Screen | r | Clean Air Screen |
Low oil level or dirty oil or' Add or change oil | ||
Dirty Engine ,,r. | Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen, and Muffler area | |
Partially Plugged Muffler | =r, | Remove and clean Muffler |
Improper Carburetor adjustment | m., | Make necessary adjustments |
SOIL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS:
Ground too wet _ Wait for more favorable soit conditions
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