Troubleshooting And Repair; Troubleshooting Guide - EarthQuake Vector 26750 Manual Del Operador

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 oper-
ating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most
common problems, causes and remedies.
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Tiller moves forward during starting
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
Belts squeal in forward operation
Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area during tilling
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PROBLEM
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WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU
OR BYSTANDERS.
REMEDY/ACTION
• Add gas to gas tank.
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
• Clean or replace air cleaner
• 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
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever
• Clean or replace air cleaner
• Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
engine service center
• Replace spark plug and adjust gap
• Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
• Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral
to start the engine
• Lower engine speed in hard ground
• Lower the depth regulator for greater control of the tiller
• Adjust belt tension
• Replace drive belt
• Remove vegetation
• Check transmission lubrication and fill if needed
Operator's Manual
VECTOR™ Compact Tiller