Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine Fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Tines do no engage
Cause
1. Sparkplug wiredisconnected
2. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel
3. Throttlecontrollever(if equipped)notin
correctstartingposition
4. Chokenot in ON position
5. Blockedfuel line
6. Faultyspark plug
7. Engineflooding
1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Unit running
on CHOKE
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
4,
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
l.
2,
3.
4.
Vent plugged
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
5.
Dirty air cleaner
6.
Carburetor
out of adjustment
7.
Engine oil level low
1.
Dirty air filter
2.
Air flow restricted
3.
Carburetor
not adjusted
properly
4.
Foreign object lodged in tines
1.
Tine clevis pin(s) missing
2.
Belt worn and/or stretched
3.
Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment
4.
Remedy
1. Connectwireto spark plug
2. Filltank with clean, freshgasoline
3. Movethrottleleverto startposition
4. Moveleverto ON position
5. Cleanfuel line
6. Clean,adjustgap,or replace
7. Wait a few minutesto restart,butdo notprime
(if equipped)
1. Connect and tighten
spark plug wire
2. Move choke lever to OFF
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline
Clear vent
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel
Clean following
engine manual
Refer to engine manual
Fill crankcase with proper oil
Clean air cleaner
Remove blower
housing and clean
Refer to engine manual
Stop tiller completely,
check and discard
foreign
object
Replace tine clevis ptn(s)
Replace belt
Take unit to authorized
service
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