Craftsman 917.2933 Tiller User Manual


 
PROBLEM
Engine overheats
Excessive bounce/
difficult handling
Soil bails up or
clumps
Engine runs but
tiller won't move
Engine runs but
labors when tilling
CAUSE
1, Low oil level/dirty oil.,
2. Dirt/engine air screen.
3. Dirty engine.
4. Partially plugged muffler.
5, Improper carburetor
adjustment.,
1. Ground too dry and hard.
2, Wheels and depth stake
incorrectly adjusted°
t. Ground too wet.
1,, "line controlis not engaged°
2. V-belt not correctly adjusted.
3. V-belt is off pulley(s).
1_ Tilling too deep,,
2. Throttle control not properly
adjusted_
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
CORRECTION
1_ Check oil level/change oil.
2_ Clean engine air screen.
3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muf
tier area.
4. Remove and clean muffler_
5. Adjust carburetor to richer posi
tJono
1, Moisten ground or wait for more
favorable soil conditions.
2. Adjust wheels and depth stake.
1. Wait for more favorable soil condi
tions.
1, Engage tine control
2. Inspect/adjust V-belL
3o Inspect V-belt,
1, Set depth stake for shallower till
ing,
2. Check throttle control setting,
3, Make necessary adjustments,
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