Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine Fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Tines do not engage
Cause
1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected
2. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel
3. Throttlecontrollever(if equipped)notin
correctstartingposition
4. Chokenot in ON position
5. Blockedfuelline
6. Faultysparkplug
7. Engineflooding
1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Unit running on CHOKE
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
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Vent plugged 4.
Water or dirt in fuel system 5.
Dirty air cleaner 6.
Carburetor out of adjustment 7.
Engine oil level low 1.
Dirty air filter 2.
A_rflow restricted 3.
Carburetor not adjusted properly 4,
Foreign object lodged in tines 1.
Tine clevis pin(s) missing 2.
Belt worn and/or stretched 3.
Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment 4.
Remedy
1. Connectwireto sparkplug
2. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline
3. Movethrottleleverto startposition
4. MovelevertoONposition
5. Cleanfuelline
6. Clean,adjustgap,or replace
7. Waita fewminutesto restart,butdo notprime
(ifequipped)
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire
2. Move choke lever to OFF
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline
Clear vent
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel
Clean following engine manual
Refer to engine manual
Fill crankcase with proper oil
Clean air cleaner
Remove blower housing and clean
Refer to engine manual
Stop tiller completely, check and discard
foreign object
Replace tine clevis pin(s)
Replace belt
Take unit to authorized service
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