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STORAGE
Keep yourTiller in a weatherproof,dry building_To avoid
Engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied be-
fore storage of 30 days or longer°
• Drain Fuel Tank; run Engine until gasoline in Carbure-
tor is used..
. While Engine is still warm, drain oilfrom Engine. Refill
with fresh oilo
- Remove Spark Plug; pour one half ounce of clean en-
gine oil into cylinder. Pull Starter Handle slowly several
times to distribute oil, Replace Spark Plug..
. Clean entire Tiller, especially Cylinder Fins, Blower
Housing and Air Screen..Tighten all bolts and nuts..
Gasoline stored for several months will lose its volatility
(ability to burn effectively); therefore, always use upgaso-
line at the end of the season, Do not store, spill, or use
gasoline near an open flame or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which utilize a pilot light or de-
vices that can create a spark.
CAUTION: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN-
TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE
CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL
HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT
ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR-
AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE
FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN
STORAGE.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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PROBLEM:
Probable Cause w Possible Remedy
WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START:
No gasoline in FuelTank w' FillTank withgasoline
Throttle Control not set properly
Choked improperly, floodedEngine
Clogged Fuel Tank
Dirty Air Cleaner Cadridge
Spark Plug Dirty or impropergap
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Improper Carburetor adjustment
,=" Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
=r Move Choke Control to "RUN" position or place Throttle Control in
"FAST" position and pull Starter several times to clear out gas
r Remove and clean
w" Remove and clean or replace
r Clean, adjust gap or replace
w Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and
replaceSpark Plug
_" Make necessary adjustments
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER:
Engine overloaded is., Set Depth Stake forshallowertilling
Clogged Fuel Tank
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
Improper Carburetor adjustment
Dirty Air Screen
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong type
Poor compression
Oil in gasoline
,r Remove and clean
,=" Remove and clean or replace
,_ Make necessary adjustments
w. Clean Air Screen
,r. Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
r Major Engine Overhaul
w' Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor
ENGINE OVERHEATS:
Dirty Air Screen r Clean Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oil or' Add or change oil
Dirty Engine ,,r. Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen, and Muffler area
Partially Plugged Muffler =r, Remove and clean Muffler
Improper Carburetor adjustment m., Make necessary adjustments
SOIL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS:
Ground too wet _ Wait for more favorable soit conditions
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