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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