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WARNING: Beforeinspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,shut off engine,wait for all
moving partsto come to a completestop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire awayfrom
spark plug. Failureto follow these instructions canresult in serious personalinjury or property
damage.
PROBLEM
Enginedoesnotstart
Enginerunspoorly.
Engineoverheats.
Enginedoesnotshutoff
WheelsandTineswillnotturn
Tinesturn,butwheelsdon't,
WheelsTurn,butTinesDon't,
Poortillingperformance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLECAUSE
1. Spark plug wire disconnected
2. EngineThrottle Control Lever incorrectly set.
3. Fueltank empty.
4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position.
5. Stale gasoline.
6. Dirty air filter.
7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
8. Carburetor out of adjustment.
9. Misadjusted throttle control.
10. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
6. Enginecooling system clogged.
1. Enginecooling system clogged.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low.
1. Misadjusted throttle control or ignition switch.
1. Improper useof controls.
2. Forward Drive: Misadjusted forward clutch rod.
3. Reverse Drive. Broken or misadjusted belt.
4. Worn Broken or misadjusted Drive Belt(s).
5. Internal transmission wear or damage.
6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
1. Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEELDRIVE.
2. Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
1. Tineholder mounting hardware missing.
2. Internal transmission wear or damage.
1. Worn tines.
2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.
3. Incorrect throttle setting or belt range speed.
4. Belt(s) slipping.
CORRECTION
Reconnectwire.
2. Put lever in STARTposition.
3. Add fuel.
4. See EngineOwner's Manual.
5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
6. Clean or replace filter.
7. Inspect spark plug.
8. See EngineService Dealer.
9. See EngineService Dealer
10. See EngineService Dealer.
Inspectspark plug (see EngineOwner's Manual).
2. Clean or replace (seeEngineOwner's Manual).
3. See EngineService Dealer.
4. Replacewith fresh gasoline.
5. See EngineService Dealer.
6. Cleanair cooling system (see EngineOwner's Manual).
Cleanair cooling area (see Engine Owner's Manual).
2. See EngineService Dealer.
3. Checkoil level (seeEngineOwner's Manual).
1. See EngineOwner's Manualor EngineService Dealer.
1. ReviewSections 3 and4.
2. See "Handlebar Height Adjustment," Section 3.
3. Replacebelt or adjust belt tension. Section 5.
4. See "Checking Drive Belt Tension," Section 5.
5. Contact local dealer or the factory.
6. Tighten bolt. Checkthat keyis inplace.
1. See "Wheel Drive Pins" in Section 3.
2. Tighten bolt.
3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
1. Replacehardware.
2. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
1. See "Tines" (Section 5).
2. See "Tilling Tips & Techniques," Section 4.
3. See Section 4.
4. See "Checking Forward Drive Belt Tension,"Section 5.
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