Simplicity 1693848 - Manual (Page 26)

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CAUTION
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.
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positioned at stop
positioned at stop positioned at stop positioned at stop positioned at stop
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or
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Troubleshooting and Repair
1. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
2. Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
(see page 8 for instructions)
1. Clean or replace air cleaner
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer
at end of season
2. Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Drive safety control levers must be released to neutr neutr neutr neutr neutral al al al al
to start the engine
1. Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the depth
regulator lever, see page 11
2. Remove and clean fuel tank
3. Clean or replace air cleaner
4. Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
Briggs & Stratton service center
5. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
6. Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor
1. See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
1. Drive safety control levers must be released to neutr neutr neutr neutr neutral al al al al
to start the engine
1. Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 9
2. Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the depth
regulator lever, see page 11
1. Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 9
2. Internal transmission failure, see your dealer
1. Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever, see page 11