WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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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. | Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position. | 4. | See Engine Owner’s Manual. |
| 5. | Stale gasoline. | 5. | Drain fuel and add fresh fuel. |
| 6. | Dirty air filter. | 6. | Clean or replace filter. |
| 7. | Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. | 7. | Inspect spark plug. |
| 8. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 8. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 9. | Misadjusted throttle control. | 9. | See Engine Service Dealer |
| 10. | Dirt or water in fuel tank. | 10. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
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Engine runs poorly. | 1. | Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. | 1. | Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual). |
| 2. | Dirty air filter(s). | 2. | Clean or replace (see Engine Owner’s 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 Owner’s Manual). |
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Engine overheats. | 1. | Engine cooling system clogged. | 1. | Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner’s Manual). |
| 2. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 2. | See Engine Service Dealer. |
| 3. | Oil level is low. | 3. | Check oil level (see Engine Owner’s Manual). |
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Engine does not shut off | 1. | Misadjusted throttle control or ignition switch. | 1. | See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer. |
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Wheels and Tines will not turn | 1. | Improper use of controls. | 1. | Review Sections 3 and 4. |
| 2. | Forward Drive: Misadjusted forward clutch rod. | 2. | See “Handlebar Height Adjustment,” Section 3. |
| 3. | Reverse Drive. Broken or misadjusted belt. | 3. | Replace belt or adjust belt tension. Section 5. |
| 4. | Worn, Broken or misadjusted Drive Belt(s). | 4. | See “Checking Drive Belt Tension,” Section 5. |
| 5. | Internal transmission wear or damage. | 5. | Contact local dealer or the factory. |
| 6. | Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. | 6. | Tighten bolt. Check that key is in place. |
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Tines turn, but wheels don’t. | 1. | Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEEL DRIVE. | 1. | See “Wheel Drive Pins” in Section 3. |
| 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. | Internal transmission wear or damage. | 2. | Contact local Dealer or the Factory. |
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Poor tilling performance. | 1. | Worn tines. | 1. | See “Tines” (Section 5). |
| 2. | Improper Depth Regulator setting. | 2. | See “Tilling Tips & Techniques,” Section 4. |
| 3. | Incorrect throttle setting or belt range speed. | 3. | See Section 4. |
| 4. | Belt(s) slipping. | 4. | See “Checking Forward Drive Belt Tension,” Section 5. |
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