Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING

Troubleshooting procedures are provided in the following chart. To use these procedures, first locate the problem description that best describes the trouble that you have encountered. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order that they are listed. Correct any problems that are found and try to operate the rotary tiller again to see if you have eliminated the trouble.

For your safety, do not try to adjust or repair the tractor or rotary tiller while the engine is running. Always remove the key from the ignition switch before beginning maintenance to prevent accidental starting.

Symptom

 

Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Rotary tiller tines do not rotate.

1.

Drive belt or pulleys oily.

1

Clean as required.

 

2.

Tiller drive belt too loose.

2

Replace belt.

 

3.

Rock jammed in tiller.

3.

Remove it.

 

4.

Tiller drive belt broken.

4.

Replace as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

Tills too shallow

1.

Tiller depth set too low.

1.

Adjust the attachment lift.

 

2.

Engine RPM speed too low.

2.

Set engine to full speed.

 

3.

Tractor ground speed too fast.

3.

Slow down.

 

4.

Ground too hard.

4.

Make several passes, tilling

 

 

 

 

deeper on each pass.

 

 

 

 

 

Tiller leaves ground rough

1.

Ground too wet.

1.

Wait until sod does not ball up

with large clods.

2.

Tilling too deep in one pass.

 

when rolled in your hand.

 

 

 

 

3.

Tractor ground speed too fast.

2.

Make several passes.

 

 

 

3.

Slow down.

Tractor handles poorly.

1.

Tractor ground speed too fast.

1.

Use slower speed, especially when

 

2.

Front wheels lifting.

 

running on rough or sloping surfaces.

 

 

 

 

3.

Rear wheels slip.

2.

Clean dirt from tiller. Use front wheel

 

 

counterweights and weight carrier.

 

4.

Tiller propels tractor.

 

 

3.

Use chains or wheel weights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Tiller depth set too low.

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

TINE REPLACEMENT

When required because of wear or breakage, replace a tine as follows.

1.Remove two capscrews (A, Figure 21) and locknuts (B).

2.Remove old tine (C) from tiller.

3.Place new tine on mounting plate (D). When facing front of tiller, be sure tine curves away from mounting plate with its sharp edge facing rearward when tine nears bottom of travel.

4.Insert two capscrews (A) through tine and then through mounting plate (D). Install and tighten locknuts (B) to 30 lb-ft (40 Nm).

C

A

B

D

Figure 21. Tine Replacement

A.Capscrew

B.Locknut

C.Tine

D.Mounting Plate

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Snapper 1695419, 1694151 manual Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service, Tine Replacement, Symptom Problem Solution

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