EarthQuake 20908 - Manual (Page 17)

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Operator’s Manual
Badger 20908 Front Tine Tiller
PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start • Add gas to gas tank.
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
• ON/OFF switch must be turned ON and engine
choked for a cold start.
Engine runs rough, floods during operation • Clean or replace air cleaner.
Engine is hard to start • 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.
Engine misses or lacks power • Raise the tines for shallow 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.
Tiller moves forward during starting • Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral
to start the engine.
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward) • Lower the depth regulator lever for greater resistance
and control of the machine.
Belts squeal in neutral • Adjust forward belt guide:
- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool
- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark
plug
- pull down on drive safety control lever
- manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16
inch or less clearance between belt guide and belt
- replace spark plug wire
Belts squeal in forward operation • Turn engine off and allow muffler to cool.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark
plug.
• Release drive safety control lever to neutral.
• Adjust engage cable.
• Replace spark plug wire.
Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area during tilling • Remove vegetation.
• Check transmission fluid and fill if needed.
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 operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most
common problems, causes and remedies.