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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 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. |
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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). |
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| 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). |
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Engine does not shut off | 1. | Misadjusted throttle control cable | 1. | See Engine Manual or Engine Service Dealer. |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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