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Follow the instructions in 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 fuel tank
Choke not set properly
Throttle control not set properly
Choked improperly, flooded engine
Dirty air cleaner
Loose spark plug wire
Spark plug dirty or improper gap
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Clogged fuel tank
Fill tank with gasoline
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 if dirty
Make sure spark plug wire is seated 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
Engine overloaded
Partially plugged air cleaner
Dirty air screen
Spark plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type
Oil in gasoline
Clogged fuel tank
Poor compression
ENGINE
Low oil level or dirty oil ========-_
Dirty air screen
Dirty engine
Partially plugged muffler
EXCESSIVE BOUNCE
Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted
Ground too dry and hard
MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling
Remove and clean or replace
Clean air screen
Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Drain and refill tank and carburetor
Remove and clean
Major engine overhaul
OVERHEATS
Add or change oil
Clean air screen
Clean cylinder fins air screen and muffler area
Remove and clean muffler
AND DIFFICULT HANDLING
Adjust wheels and depth stake
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 BUTTILLER WON'T MOVE
Tine control not engaged _ Engage tine 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 control setting
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