Use and Care Manual

Problem Cause Remedy
 Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
Throttle control lever not in correct starting 2.
position (if equipped).

Dirty air cleaner.4.
5.
6.
Faulty spark plug.7.
8.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 
Move throttle lever to start position. 2.
Clean fuel line.
4.
5.
Connect wire to spark plug.6.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.7.
8.
 
2.
 
Vent in gas cap plugged.4.
Water or dirt in fuel system.5.
Dirty air cleaner.6.
Carburetor out of adjustment.7.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.2.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh 
gasoline.
Clear vent.4.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.5.
6.
7.
 
Dirty air cleaner.2.
Air flow restricted.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.4.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.

4.

Tines do not engage Foreign object lodged in tines.
Tine clevis pin(s) missing.2.

Not shifting properly. 4.
Control cable not adjusted properly.5.
6.
Dislodge foreign object.
Replace tine clevis pin(s).2.
Take tiller to authorized service dealer.
4.
shifting procedures.
Adjust control cable5.
Replace belt.6.
Tines skip over ground Improper rotation. Forward rotation should only be used on soil 
that has already been tilled, not on virgin soil.
Wheels do not engage Clevis pin missing.
Tiller is not being shifted properly.2.
Control cable not adjusted properly. 
4.
Replace clevis pin.
2.
procedures.
Adjust control cable
Replace belt.4.
Troubleshooting
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