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Problem Cause Remedy
Engine does not start Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever not in Neutral
position
Fuel tank low or empty.
Fuel line restricted or clogged.
Choke control improperly set.
Water or dirt in fuel, and /or fuel system.
Spark plug fouled or worn, loose or
damaged.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Air filter clogged with oil or dirt.
Carburetor float faulty or float valve leaking
Stale fuel clogs carburetor, and valves.
Fuel tank shut-off valve (if equipped) not in
fully Open position.
Electrical connections loose or shorted to
metal frames, brackets or covers (Electric
Start tillers only)
Battery discharged (Electric Start tillers only)
Electric starter motor faulty (if equipped)
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Put Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in Neutral
Add Fuel
Contact authorized sevice dealer
See Engine Operator’s Manual
Drain Fuel and fresh fuel
Inspect spark plug, replace if neccessary
See Engine Operator’s Manual
See Engine Operator’s Manual
Tap side of bowl lightly with handle of
screwdriver or similar object.
Drain old fuel and add new fuel.
Open the valve up completely
Contact authorized service dealer
Charge battery
Contact authorized service dealer
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Engine runs poorly or
overheats
Broken flywheel fins (under engine shroud)
Water or dirt in gasoline or carburetor.
Carburetor out of adjustment
Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
Loose or cracked carburetor.
Governor linkage not adjusted properly or
binding.
Check pan gasket, engine seals and drain
plugs for leaks.
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Contact authorized service dealer
Contact authorized service dealer
Contact authorized service dealer
Inspect spark plug (see Engine Operator’s
Manual)
See Engine Operator’s Manual
Contact authorized service dealer
Contact authorized service dealer
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Engine runs well, but labors
under tillers load
Governor linkage too tight
Carburetor or throttle out of adjustment
Tilling depth too deep
Worn tiller worm gear or loose drive shaft
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Contact authorized service dealer
See Engine Operator’s Manual
Adjust tilling depth
Contact authorized service dealer
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Engine shuts off when
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive
Lever is in forward
Short in key switch or key switch wire
Starter motor mounting bolts loose
Oil level low
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Contact authorized service dealer
Contact authorized service dealer
See Engine Operator’s Manual for
instructions on adding oil
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