Agri-Fab 45-03085 - Manual (Page 12)

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Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the
Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine.
TROUBLEShOOTiNG
PROBLEM
Probable Cause Possible Remedy
WiLL NOT START OR hARD TO START
No gasoline in fuel tank Fill tank with gasoline
Choke not set properly Place choke control in choke position
Throttle control not set properly Place throttle control in fast position
Choked improperly, flooded engine Move choke control to run position, place throttle control in fast
position and pull starter several times to clear out gas
Dirty air cleaner Remove to inspect, replace if dirty
Loose spark plug wire Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on spark plug
Spark plug dirty or improper gap Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Water in gasoline or old fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace spark plug
Clogged fuel tank Remove and clean
ENGINE MISSES OR LACkS POWER
Engine overloaded Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling
Partially plugged air cleaner Remove and clean or replace
Dirty air screen Clean air screen
Spark plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Oil in gasoline Drain and refill tank and carburetor
Clogged fuel tank Remove and clean
Poor compression Major engine overhaul
ENGiNE OvERhEATS
Low oil level or dirty oil Add or change oil
Dirty air screen Clean air screen
Dirty engine Clean cylinder fins air screen and muffler area
Partially plugged muffler Remove and clean muffler
ExCESSIVE BOUNCE AND DIFFICULT HANDLING
Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted Adjust wheels and depth stake
Ground too dry and hard 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 BUT TiLLER 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