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Section 5: Maintenance 25
BUMPER — MODEL OEM-290-254
The tubular steel bumper helps to protect the engine from damage.
HILLER/FURROWER — MODEL OEM-290-251
The furrower blade attaches to the back of the depth regulator assembly and is used to create rows, trenches and ditches up to 8"
deep, depending on soil conditions. The two hiller wings attach to the sides of the furrower blade and are used to make hilled rows
and raised bed gardens.
ROW MARKER— MODEL OEM-290-257
The row marker attaches to the hiller/furrower attachment and is used to scratch lines in the seedbed for laying out furrows,
trenches, raised beds, etc. (eliminates the need for stakes, string and measuring tape). The row marker is adjustable in length from
28" to 49-3/4", allowing you to vary the width of the marked rows as required.
TILLER ATTACHMENTS
The attachments listed below are available for your tille Contact your authorized dealer or the factory for current information.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 FAST 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 1. Misadjusted throttle control cable (recoil start model). 1. See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
shut off.
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. Reverse Clutch: Misadjusted clutch control cable. 3. Adjust cable tension (Section 5).
4. Worn or broken clutch belt(s). 4. Check belts. Replace parts as needed (Section 5).
5. Internal transmission wear or damage. 5. Contact local dealer or the factory.
6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 6. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
Tines turn, but 1. Wheel mounting hardware missing. 1. Replace hardware.
wheels don’t. 2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 2. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage. 3. Contact local Dealer or the 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 the 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.