Use and Care Manual

6. Replace spark plug wire.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, causes and remedies.
PROBLEM
REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
• Add gas to gas tank.
• C
onnect spark plug wire to spark plug
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold
start
Engine runs rough, foods during
operation
• C
lean or replace air cleaner
Engine is
hard to start
• Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas
stabilizer at end of season
• Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to
spark plug
• Drive safety control levers must be released to
neutral position to start the engine
Engine misses
or lacks power
• Raise the tines for shallow tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
• Remove and clean fuel tank
• C
lean or replace air cleaner
• Improper carburetor adjustment, take to
authorized engine service center
• Replace spark plug and adjus
t gap
• Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
Engine will not stop when throttle
control is positioned at stop
• See engine manual to check and adjust throttle
linkage
Tiller moves forward during starting
• Drive safety control levers must be released to
neutral position to start the engine
Tiller is
difficult
to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
• Lock wheels in tilling position
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
Tines turn, wheels do not turn
• Lock wheels in tilling position
• Internal transmission failure, see your dealer
Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not
move
• Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the
depth regulator lever