Manual

Section5: Maintenance
_ efore inspecting,cleaningor servicingthe machine, shutoffengine, waitfor movingpartsto stop, dis-
connectsparkplugwire andmovewire away fromsparkplug.
Failureto followthese instructionscanresult in seriouspersonalinjury or propertydamage.
STORAGE Off-SeasonStorageProcedureReplacing Worn Tine Sections
Thetinesareexcessivelywornif tilling
takesmuchlongerthanbeforeands0ilis
notbeingmixedthoroughlyenough.
1. Propthe machineforward so it rests
on the front of the tubular carrying
handle. The work surfaceshould beflat
and firm.
2. Removethe ring lock pin (A, Figure 12)
from both sides of the unit. Removethe
old tine sections and replacethem with
new tine sections. Referto Figure 12 and
the tine position shown in the Parts List
for tine positioning details. Insert the ring
lock pins through the rounded side of the
tine shafts andsnap the ring over the
shaft (see DETAIL- Ring Lock Pin, Figure
10, in Section 4).
,, Neverstoreyourequipmentwhenthere
isfuel inthe fuel tank.
,, Never place your equipment near any
sourceof sparks or open flame (such
as from a hot water heater, a space
heateror clothesdryer).
Failure to comply can result in serious
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
IMPORTANT:It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor,fuel
filter, fuel hose,or tank during storage.
Also, experienceindicatesthat alcohol-
blendedfuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leadsto separationand formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damagethe fuel system of an enginewhile
in storage.
• Protectthe engineand perform recom-
mendedengine maintenance by fol-
lowing the engine storage instructions
found in the separateEngineOwner's
Manual.
NOTE:Besure to protect the fuel lines,
carburetor and fuel tank from gum de-
posits by removing the fuel or by
treating the fuel with a stabilizer. See
EngineOwner's Manualfor more infor-
mation.
• Removetines. Cleanall soil and debris
from dust covers and tine shaft. Lubri-
catetine shaft with light oil. Replace
tines.
• Coverengine and store equipment in a
dry, sheltered location.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any of thecorrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual
and the EngineOwner's Manualfor the correct safety precautions andservicing procedures. Contactyour localauthorized Engine
Service Dealerfor engine service. Contactyour local authorized dealerfor service problems with the machine.
Engine does not start. 1, Spark plug wire disconnected.
2, Out of gas.
3, Stale gas,
4, Priming/Choking procedure not correct.
5, Dirty air filter(s),
6, Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.
7, On/Off Switch in OFF position.
1, Reconnect wire to spark plug.
2, Check fuel tank,
3. Drain old gas. Replace with fresh gas.
4, Refer to Priming/Choking procedure
and starting instructions in manual.
5, Clean or replace air filters.
6, Replace spark plug.
7, Move On/Off Switch to ON,
Engine runs poorly or 1, Fouled spark plug, 1, Remove, inspect, clean spark plug,
has low power under 2, Dirty air filter(s), 2, Clean or replace dirty air filters.
tilling conditions. 3, Stale gas, 3, Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
4, Carburetor malfunction!fuel filter 4, See authorized engine service dealer.
clogged/ignition malfunction/valves stuck, etc,
Engine overheats. 1, Engine cooling system clogged, 1, Remove debris.
2, Carburetor out of adjustment, 2, See an authorized engine dealer,
Tines stop rotating. 1, Object wedged between tines and hood, 1, Remove wedged object,
2, Internal transmission problem. 2, See an authorized engine dealer,
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