Agria 900 - 6 Troubleshooting

36 Power Hoe 900 / 900-S
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” 24; 25
- Fuel tank empty or poor fuel Fill fresh fuel
- Fuel line clogged Clean fuel line
- 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 31
- Inleaked air due to loose caburetor Tighten attachment bolts
and suction line
Misfirings in - Engine running in CHOKE range Move speed control-lever to position 24; 25
engine HOEING, if necessary, adjust speed ¬ 32
control
- Loose ignition cable Fit connector tightly on spark plug
Fix ignition cable retaining device
- 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 30
- Carburetor misadjusted Re-adjust carburetor ¬ 32
Excessive - Low engine oil level Refill oil immediately 29
temperature - Impaired cooling Clean cooling fan grille, 31
in engine clean internal cooling fins ¬ 31
- Air filter clogged Clean air filter 30
- 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 - Firing interval too long, Adjust or replace spark plug 31
frequently defective spark plug
stalls - Carburetor misadjusted Re-adjust carburetor ¬ 32
in idle - Air filter clogged Clean air filter 30