Powermate P-RTT-196MD Manual Del Operador página 21

Maintenance
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PROBLEM
Engine difficult to start
Engine Problems
Engine smokes excessively
Engine runs very "rough"
Engine runs erratically
Engine cannot maintain full speed
Excessive vibration / noise
Tines will not rotate
Tines continue to rotate when
drive lever not engage
Engine will not stop
Tine will not cut properly
Frequent engine stalling
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Out of fuel
2. Engine Switch Off
3. Engine is not primed.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Fouled spark plug
6. Dirty Carburetor
7. Clogged air filter
8. Clogged fuel filter
9. Contaminated Fuel
1. No Engine Oil
2. Engine oil not at proper level
3. Fouled spark plug
4. Clogged air filter
5. Clogged fuel filter
6. Contaminated Fuel
7. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Loose parts
2. Engine problems (above)
1. Debris interfering with tines
2. Tines loose
3. Improper drive cable adjustment
4. Damaged drive belts
1. Improper drive cable adjustment
2. Damaged drive belts
Flameout wire terminals
disconnected
Damaged or worn tines
1. Excessive tilling speed / depth
2. Engine problems (above)
SOLUTION(S)
1. Add fresh fuel
2. Turn engine switch on
3. Turn choke on
4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
5. Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor cleaning
7. Remove and clean air filter
8. Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
9. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
fresh fuel
1. Add engine oil
2. Check engine oil. Add or drain engine oil if
necessary
3. Remove spark plug. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
4. Remove and clean air filter
5. Remove fuel filter. Inspect. Replace if
necessary
6. Drain fuel tank. Clean fuel tank. Fill with
fresh fuel
7. Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor adjustment
1. Tighten all fasteners
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
1. Remove debris from around tines
2. Replace tine bolts and nuts
3. Refer to "Belt Tension Adjustment" Section
to decrease belt tension
4. Replace drive belts
1. Refer to "Belt Tension Adjustment" Section
to decrease belt tension
2. Replace drive belts
Connect engine flameout wire terminals
Replace tines
1. Till at a moderate pace. Make multiple
passes.
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
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