ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
On/Off Stop Control in the STOP position
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air Filter is Plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
TROUBLESHOOTING
A C T I O N
Turn the On/Off Stop Control to START
Fill fuel tank
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Use starting procedure with choke control in RUN
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
A C T I O N
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for a carburetor adjustment
Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to STOP,
clean and remove any debris binding the tine
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for a carburetor adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
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