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Engine does not start | 1. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 1. | Reconnect wire. |
| 2. | Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set. | 2. | Put lever in START position. |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Add fuel. |
| 4. | Stale gasoline. | 4. | Drain fuel and add fresh fuel. |
| 5. | Dirty air filter. | 5. | Clean or replace filter (see Engine Manual). |
| 6. | Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. | 6. | Inspect spark plug (see Engine Manual). |
| 7. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 7. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 8. | Misadjusted throttle control. | 8. | See Engine Service Dealer |
| 9. | Dirt or water in fuel tank. | 9. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
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Engine runs poorly | 1. | Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. | 1. | Inspect spark plug (see Engine Manual). |
| 2. | Dirty air filter(s). | 2. | Clean or replace (see Engine Manual). |
| 3. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 3. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 4. | Stale gasoline. | 4. | Replace with fresh gasoline. |
| 5. | Dirt or water in fuel tank. | 5. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 6. | Engine cooling system clogged. | 6. | Clean air cooling system (see Engine Manual). |
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Engine overheats | 1. | Engine cooling system clogged. | 1. | Clean air cooling area (see Engine Manual). |
| 2. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 2. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 3. | Oil level is low. | 3. | Check oil level (see Engine Manual). |
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Engine does not shut off | 1. | Misadjusted throttle control | 1. | See Engine Manual or Engine Service Dealer. |
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Wheels/Tines will not turn | 1. | Improper use of controls. | 1. | Review Operation section. |
| 2. | Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s). | 2. | Replace or adjust belts. |
| 3. | Internal transmission wear or damage. | 3. | Contact local dealer or the factory. |
| 4. | Bolt loose in transmission pulley. | 4. | Tighten bolt. |
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Tines turn, but wheels don’t | 1. | Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEEL DRIVE. | 1. | Inserts Drive Pins properly. |
| 2. | Bolt loose in transmission pulley. | 2. | Tighten bolt. |
| 3. | Internal transmission wear or damage. | 3. | Contact local Dealer or the Factory. |
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Wheels turn, but tines Don’t | 1. | Tine holder mounting hardware missing. | 1. | Replace hardware. |
| 2. | Bolt loose in transmission pulley. | 2. | Tighten bolt. |
| 3. | Internal transmission wear or damage. | 3. | Contact local Dealer or the Factory. |
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Poor tilling performance | 1. | Worn tines. | 1. | Replace Tines. |
| 2. | Improper Depth Regulator setting. | 2. | See “Tilling Tips & Techniques.” |
| 3. | Forward Drive Belt slipping. | 3. | See Maintenance & Adjustments Section. |
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