Benchmark 5140-011 - Page 33

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5140-011
212CC/4-CYCLE GAS REAR TINE TILLER
Excessive vibration /
noise
1. Loose parts
2. Engine problems
(above)
3. Abnormal noise or
squeal coming from
belt drive
1. Tighten all fasteners
2. Refer to engine solutions
(above)
3. Normally due to belt/pulley
break in period. Refer to
Belt Tension Adjustment
section.
Tines will not rotate 1. Debris interfering with
tines
2. Tines loose
3. Improper drive cable
adjustment
4. Damaged drive belts
1. Remove debris from
around tines
2. Replace tine bolts and
nuts
3. Refer to “Belt Tension
Adjustment” section to
decrease belt tension
4. Replace drive belts
Tines continue to rotate
when clutch lever is not
engaged
1. Improper drive cable
adjustment
2. Damaged drive belts
1. Refer to “Belt Tension
Adjustment” Section to
decrease belt tension
2. Replace drive belts
Engine will not stop Check switch Replace switch
Tines will not cut
properly
Tines assembled incor-
rectly
Refer to "Install the Tines"
Section
Frequent engine stalling 1. Excessive tilling speed
/ depth
2. Engine problems
(above)
1. Till at a moderate pace.
Make multiple passes.
2. Refer to engine solutions
(above)