Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting
Problem SolutionCause
The engine is
difficult to start
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Add fresh fuel
Turn the engine switch on
Press the primer bulb 3 to 6 times until fuel flow is
felt
Move the choke lever to the ON position
Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug
Remove spark plug, inspect, clean or replace as
necessary
Take the tiller to an authorized service center to
service the carburetor
Remove and clean the air filter
Drain and clean the fuel tank. refill with fresh fuel
Out of fuel
The engine switch is "Off"
The engine is not primed
A cold engine needs choke
The spark plug wire is disconnected
The spark plug is fouled
The carburetor is dirty
The air filter is clogged
The fuel is contaminated
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The engine smokes
excessively, runs
very “rough,” runs
erratically, or cannot
maintain full speed
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Add engine oil
Drain some oil until it is at the correct level
Remove spark plug, inspect or replace if necessary
Remove and clean air filter
Drain and clean the fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel
Consult an authorized service center
Low Engine Oil
Too Much Engine Oil
The spark plug is fouled
The air filter is clogged
The fuel is contaminated
The carburetor is out of adjustment
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Excessive vibration
and noise
Tighten all fasteners
Refer to engine solutions (above)
Normally due to belt/pulley break in period.Refer
to belt tension adjustment section
Loose parts
Engine problems (above)
wire tension adjustment section
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Tines will not rotate
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Remove debris from around tines
Replace tine bolts and nuts
Refer to “wire tension adjustment section” to
decrease v-belt tension
Replace drive v-belts
Debris interfering with the tines
Tines are loose
Improper drive cable adjustment
Damaged drive v-belts
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Tines continue
to rotate when
drive lever is
not engaged
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Refer to “wire tension adjustment section” to
decrease belt tension
Replace drive v-belts
Improper drive cable adjustment
Damaged drive v-belts
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Engine will not stop
□ Replace the on/off switch
□ Inspect the on/off switch
Tines will not cut
properly
□ Refer to “Install the Tines” Section□ The tines assembled incorrectly
Frequent engine
stalling
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Till at a moderate pace. Make multiple passes
Refer to engine solutions (above)
Excessive tilling speed / depth
Engine problems (above)
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Change the oil at 6
months or 100 hours
□ Routine Maintenance
Locate the "OIL DRAIN" bolt on the lower engine
crankcase and position a suitable collection pan
under it. Use a 1
0mm wrench to remove the oil
drain bolt and allow the old oil to drain in the
collection pan; recycle this oil per local ordinance.
Replace the engine oil per the Owner's Manual.
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