Troubleshootingand Repair
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend
the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it
to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting
guide below lists the most common problems, causes
and remedies.
WARNING
Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned
off and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must
be disconnected and secured before attempting
any maintenance or repair.
Failure to comply with this safety requirement can
result in serious personal injury to you or
bystanders.
PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start • Add gas to gas tank.
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
(see page 11 for instructions)
Engine runs rough, floods during operation Clean or replace air cleaner
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
• Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer
at end of season
• Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug
• Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
to start the engine
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever, see page 10
• Remove and clean fuel tank
• Clean or replace air cleaner
• Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
Briggs & Stratton service center
Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned • See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
at stop
Tiller moves forward during starting • Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
to start the engine
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps • Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 8
or lurches forward) • Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever, see page 10
Tines turn, wheels do not turn • Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 8
• Internal transmission failure, see your dealer
Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move • Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever, see page 10
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