Section5: Maintenance
IW!_W.'!:_II_q_ Beforeinspecting,cleaningorservicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for movingpartsto stop, dis-
_, _ connectsparkplugwire and movewire awayfromsparkplug.
Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
STORAGE
Replacing Worn Tine Sections
Thetines are excessivelywornif tilling
takesmuch longer than beforeand soil is
not being mixed thoroughly enough.
1. Prop the machineforward so it rests
on the front of the tubular carrying
handle. The work surface should be flat
andfirm.
2. Removethe ring lock pin (A,Figure 12)
from both sides of the unit. Removethe
old tine sections and replacethem with
newtine sections. Referto Figure12 and
thetine position shown in the Parts List
for tine positioning details. Insert the ring
lock pinsthrough the rounded side of the
tine shafts and snapthe ring over the
shaft (seeDETAIL- RingLock Pin,Figure
10, in Section 4).
• Never storeyourequipmentwhenthere
isfuel in thefuel tank.
• Never place your equipment near any
sourceof sparks or open flame (such
as from a hot water heater, a space
heateror clothesdryer).
Failure to comply can result in serious
personalinjuryor propertydamage.
IMPORTANT:It is important to prevent
gum depositsfrom forming in essential
fuel system parts such ascarburetor,fuel
filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
Also, experienceindicatesthat alcohol-
blendedfuels (calledgasoholor using
ethanolor methanol)can attract moisture
which leadsto separationand formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gascan
damagethefuel system of an enginewhile
in storage.
Off-SeasonStorageProcedure
• Protectthe engine and perform recom-
mendedenginemaintenanceby fol-
lowing the engine storage instructions
found in the separateEngineOwner's
Manual.
NOTE:Besure to protectthe fuel lines,
carburetor and fuel tank from gum de-
posits by removing the fuel or by
treating the fuel with a stabilizer. See
EngineOwner'sManual for more infor-
mation.
Removetines. Cleanall soil anddebris
from dust covers and tine shaft. Lubri-
catetine shaft with light oil. Replace
tines.
• Coverengineand store equipment in a
dry, sheltered location.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Beforeperforming any of the corrections in this TroubleshootingChart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual
andthe EngineOwner'sManual for thecorrect safety precautionsand servicing procedures. Contactyour local authorized Engine
Service Dealerfor engine service. Contact your localauthorized dealerfor service problems with the machine.
Engine does not start.
Engine runs poorly or
has low power under
tilling conditions.
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Out of gas.
3. Stale gas.
4. Priming/Choking procedure not correct.
5. Dirty air filter(s).
6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.
7. On/Off Switch in OFF position.
1. Fouled spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Stale gas.
4. Carburetor malfunction/fuel filter
clogged/ignition malfunction/valves stuck, etc.
1. Reconnect wire to spark plug.
2. Check fuel tank.
3. Drain old gas. Replace with fresh gas.
4. Refer to Priming/Choking procedure
and starting instructions in manual.
5. Clean or replace air filters.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Move On/Off Switch to ON.
1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.
2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.
3. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
4. See authorized engine service dealer.
Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling system clogged. 1. Remove debris.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment. 2. See an authorized engine dealer.
Tines stop rotating. 1. Object wedged between tines and hood. 1. Remove wedged object.
2. Internal transmission problem. 2. See an authorized engine dealer.
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