Agria 1000 - Troubleshooting Guide; Engine Starting and Performance Issues

36 Power Hoe 1000
6. Troubleshooting
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Observe safety instructions! Have all serious malfunctions on the machine or engine repaired by your
agria workshop. They have the proper tools. Improper repairs can only add to the damage.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution Page
Engine - Spark plug connector not connected Connect spark plug connector
does not start - Speed control lever not in Move speed control lever to
position CHOKE position “CHOKE” 23
- Fuel tank empty or poor fuel Fill fresh fuel
- Fuel line clogged Clean fuel line 22
- Defective spark plug Clean, adjust or exchange spark plug 31
- Engine too much fuel Dry and adjust spark plug and
(“flooded engine”) start at full throttle 30, 31
- Inleaked air due to loose Tighten attachment bolts
caburetor and suction line
Misfirings in - Engine running in CHOKE range Move speed control-lever to position 24
engine OPERATING,
if necessary, adjust speed control
¬ 32
- Loose ignition cable Fit connector tightly on spark plug
Fix ignition cable retaining device
Fit connector tightly on ignition cable
- Clogged fuel line or poor fuel Clean fuel line, fill fresh fuel
- Vent opening in fuel tank cap clogged Exchange fuel tank cap
- Water or dirt in fuel system Drain fuel and fill fresh fuel
- Air filter clogged Clean air filter or exchange 29
- Carburetor misadjusted Re-adjust carburetor ¬ 32
Excessive - Low engine oil level Refill oil immediately 28
temperature - Impaired cooling Clean cooling fan grille, 31
in engine clean internal cooling fins
¬ 31
- Air filter clogged Clean air filter 29
- Carburetor misadjusted Re-adjust carburetor ¬ 32
Misfirings - Short firing intervals Adjust spark plug 31
in engine - Incorrect idle mixture Adjust carburetor
¬ 32
at high speeds
Engine - Air filter clogged Clean air filter 29
frequently - Firing interval too long, Adjust or replace spark plug 31
stalls defective spark plug
in idle - Carburetor misadjusted Re-adjust carburetor ¬ 32