Use and Care Manual

100380 - REAR TINE TILLER
TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Engine does not start
Spark plug wire disconnected. Reconnect wire.
Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly
set.
Put lever in START position.
Fuel tank empty. Add fuel.
Choke control (if so equipped) in
incorrect position.
Move to CHOKE position.
Stale gasoline. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
Dirty air filter. Clean or replace filter.
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark
plug.
Inspect spark plug.
Carburetor out of adjustment. Contact Technical Support Team.
Misadjusted throttle control. Contact Technical Support Team.
Dirt or water in fuel tank. Contact Technical Support Team.
Engine runs poorly
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark
plug.
Inspect spark plug.
Dirty air filter(s). Clean or replace.
Carburetor out of adjustment. Contact Technical Support Team.
Stale gasoline. Replace with fresh gasoline.
Dirt or water in fuel tank. Contact Technical Support Team.
Engine cooling system clogged. Clean air cooling system.
Engine overheats
Engine cooling system clogged. Clean air cooling area.
Carburetor out of adjustment. Contact Technical Support Team.
Oil level is low. Check oil level.
Engine does not shut off
Misadjusted throttle control or ignition
switch.
Contact Technical Support Team.
Wheels and Tines will not turn
Improper use of controls. Review controls section.
Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive
belt(s).
See “Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive
Belt Tension” or “Belt Tension Adjustment”.
Internal transmission wear or damage. Contact local dealer or the factory.
Bolt loose in transmission pulley. Tighten bolt.
Tines turn, but wheels don’t
Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEEL DRIVE. See “Wheel Drive Pins”.
Bolt loose in transmission pulley. Tighten bolt.
Internal transmission wear or damage. Contact Technical Support Team.
Wheels Turn, but tines don’t
Tine holder mounting hardware missing. Replace hardware.
Bolt loose in transmission pulley. Tighten bolt.
Internal transmission wear or damage. Contact Technical Support Team.
Poor tilling performance
Worn tines. See “Tines” section.
Improper Depth Regulator setting. See “Depth Regulator Lever Adjustment”.
Incorrect throttle setting.
Adjust throttle on engine or speed control on
handelbar to highest setting.
Forward Drive Belt slipping.
See “Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive
Belt Tension” or “Belt Tension Adjustment”.