22419 Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Front Tine Tiller

PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION

Engine will not start • Add gas to gas tank.

• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

• ON/OFF switch must be turned ON.

Engine runs rough, oods during operation • Clean or replace air cleaner.

Engine is hard to start • 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 lever must be released to neutral to

start the engine.

Engine misses or lacks power • Raise the tines for shallow tilling by raising the depth

regulator drag stake.

• Clean or replace air cleaner.

• Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized

engine service center.

• Replace spark plug and adjust gap.

• Drain and rell gas tank.

Tiller moves forward during starting • Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral to

start the engine.

Tiller is dicult to control when tilling

(Machine jumps or lurches forward)

• Lower the depth regulator drag stake for greater resis-

tance and control of the machine.

Belts squeal in forward operation • Turn engine o and allow muer to cool.

• Disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.

• Release drive safety control lever to neutral.

• Adjust engage cable.

• Replace spark plug wire.

Constant buzzing sound is heard while engagement lever is

compressed

• Fully compress engagment lever

• Properly space wire guide from idler pulley to clear belt

• Tighten throttle cable

NOTE: If engagement lever is fully compressed, wire

guide is properly adjusted, and cable has reached

full adjustment and buzzing persists, the belt may be

stretched and have to be replaced. *

Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area during tilling • Remove vegetation.

• Check transmission uid and ll if needed.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND 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 com-

mon problems, causes and remedies.

* Please contact 800-345-6007 for service parts

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