Briggs & Stratton R5055H 5.5 HP Tiller User Manual


 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS EXPLOSIONS
CRT Models
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of
your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually require
that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems,
causes and remedies.
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SAFETY
REQUIREMENT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU
OR BYSTANDERS.
PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at
stop
Tiller moves forward during starting
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
Tines turn, wheels do not turn
Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move
Add gas to gas tank.
Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
Clean or replace air cleaner
Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer
at end of season
Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug
Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
Raise the tines for shallow tilling by lowering the depth
regulator lever
Remove and clean fuel tank
Clean or replace air cleaner
Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
engine service center
Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
Lock wheels in tilling position
Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
Lock wheels in tilling position
Internal transmission failure, see your dealer
Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever
WARNING
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