Troubleshooting

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Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine does not start

1.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

1.

Reconnect wire.

 

2.

Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.

2.

Put lever in FAST position.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Add fuel.

 

4.

Stale gasoline.

4.

Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.

 

5.

Dirty air filter(s).

5.

Clean or replace filter(s).

 

6.

Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

6.

Inspect spark plug.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs poorly or

1.

Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

1.

Inspect spark plug (see Engine Manual).

overheats

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).

 

7.

Oil level is low.

7.

Check oil level (see Engine Manual).

 

 

 

 

 

Engine does not shut off

1.

Misadjusted throttle control cable

1.

See Engine Manual or Engine Service Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels and Tines will not

1.

Improper use of controls.

1.

Review Controls & Features Section.

turn

2.

Misadjusted forward clutch control cable.

2.

Adjust cable tension

 

 

3.

Misadjusted reverse clutch control cable.

3.

Adjust cable tension

 

4.

Worn or broken clutch belt.

4.

Check belts. Replace parts as needed.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Tines turn, but wheels don’t

1.

Wheel mounting hardware missing.

1.

Replace hardware.

 

2.

Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.

2.

Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.

 

3.

Internal transmission wear or damage.

3.

Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

 

4.

Misadjusted wheel gear cable.

4.

See Maintenance & Adjustments Section

 

5.

Wheel Gear Lever not fully engaged.

5.

Engage lever.

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels Turn, but Tines

1.

Tine holder mounting hardware missing.

1.

Replace hardware.

Don’t

2.

Internal transmission wear or damage.

2.

Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor tilling performance

1.

Worn tines.

1.

See Service Section.

 

2.

Improper Depth Regulator setting.

2.

See Tilling Tips & Techniques.

 

3.

Incorrect throttle setting.

3.

See Controls & Features Section.

 

4.

Belt(s) slipping.

4.

See Checking Clutch Belt Tension.

 

 

 

 

 

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