Snapper 6HP, 7HP Tiller User Manual


 
Page 20
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
Troubleshooting and Repair
Add gas to gas tank.
Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
(see page 11 for instructions)
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
to start the engine
Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever, see page 10
Remove and clean fuel tank
Clean or replace air cleaner
Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
Briggs & Stratton 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
to start the engine
Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 8
Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever, see page 10
Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 8
Internal transmission failure, see your dealer
Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever, see page 10
WARNING