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Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the
Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine.
PROBLEM:
Probable Cause _ Possible Remedy
WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START
No gasoline in Fue! Tank Fill tank with gasoline
Choke not set properly
Throttle Control not set properly
Choked improperly, flooded Engine
Ditty Air Cleaner
Loose Spark Plug Wire
Spark Plug dirty or improper gap
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Clogged Fuel Tank
----_ Place Choke Control in "CHOKE" position
Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
Move Choke control to "RUN" position, place Throttle Control in
"FAST" position and pull Starter several times to clear out gas
Remove to inspect, replace ifdirty
Make sure Spark Plug Wtre isseated properly on Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
----_ Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace Spark
Plug
-_ Remove and clean
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Engine overloaded _ Set Depth Stake and Wheals for shallower tilling
Partially plugged Air Cleaner _ Remove and clean or replace
Dirty Air Screen _ Clean Air Screen
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type _ Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
Oil in gasoline _ Drain and refill gas Tank and Carburetor
Clogged Fuel Tank _ Remove and clean
Poor compression _ Major Engine overhaul
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Low oil level or dirty oil -----_ Add or change oil
Dirty Air Screen .... Clean Air Screen
Ditty Engine _ Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen and Muffler area
Partially Plugged Muffler _ Remove and clean Muffler
EXCESSIVE BOUNCE AND DIFFICULT HANDLING
Wheels and Depth Stake incorrectly adjusted Adjust Wheels and Depth Stake
Ground too dry and hard - -- Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions
SOIL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS
Ground too wet _ Wait for more favorable soil conditions
ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT TILLER WON'T MOVE
Tine Control not engaged _ Engage Tlne Control
V-Belt off of pulleys _ Check V-Belt
ENGINE RUNS WELL BUT LABORS WHEN TILLING
Tilling too deep ..... Adjust Depth Stake
Throttle Control not properly adjusted - Check Throttle Comrot setting
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