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Section 5: Maintenance 23
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, refer to the appropriate safety, operating or maintenance instructions in this
Manual or in the Engine Owner’s Manual. Contact your local authorized engine service dealer for engine service. Contact your local
authorized tiller dealer or the factory for all other service problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine does 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire.
not start. 2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set. 2. Put lever in START position.
3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Add fuel.
4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position. 4. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
5. Stale gasoline. 5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
6. Dirty air filter(s). 6. Clean or replace filter(s).
7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. 7. Inspect spark plug.
8. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. See Engine Service Dealer.
9. Misadjusted throttle control. 9. See Engine Service Dealer
10. Dirt or water in fuel tank. 10. See Engine Service Dealer.
Engine runs poorly. 1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. 1. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
2. Dirty air filter(s). 2. Clean or replace (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
3. Carburetor out of adjustment. 3. See Engine Service Dealer.
4. Stale gasoline. 4. Replace with fresh gasoline.
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank. 5. See Engine Service Dealer.
6. Engine cooling system clogged. 6. Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling system clogged. 1. Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
2. Carburetor out of adjustment. 2. See Engine Service Dealer.
3. Oil level is low. 3. Check oil level (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
Engine does not
shut off.
Misadjusted/faulty engine switch. See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
Wheels and Tines 1. Improper use of controls. 1. Review Sections 3 and 4.
will not turn. 2. Forward Clutch: Misadjusted forward clutch control cable. 2. Adjust cable tension (Section 5).
3. Worn or broken clutch belt(s). 3. Check belts. Replace parts as needed (Section 5).
4. Internal transmission wear or damage. 4. Contact local dealer or Factory.
5. Screw and key loose in transmission pulley. 5. Tighten screw; check that key is in place.
Tines turn, but 1. Wheel mounting hardware missing. 1. Replace hardware.
wheels don’t. 2. Screw and key loose in transmission pulley. 2. Tighten screw; check that key is in place.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage. 3. Contact local Dealer or Factory.
4. Misadjusted wheel gear cable. 4. See Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment, Section 5.
5. Wheel Gear Lever not fully engaged. 5. Engage lever (see Section 3).
Wheels Turn, but 1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing. 1. Replace hardware.
Tines Don’t. 2. Internal transmission wear or damage. 2. Contact local Dealer or Factory.
Poor tilling 1. Worn tines. 1. See Bolo Tines (Section 5).
performance. 2. Improper Depth Regulator setting. 2. See Tilling Tips & Techniques, Section 4.
3. Incorrect throttle setting. 3. See Section 4.
4. Belt(s) slipping. 4. See Checking Clutch Belt Tension, Section 5.