EarthQuake 3365PS - Manual (Page 15)

Operator’s Manual
Front Tine Tiller 3365 Series
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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.
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.
WARNING
PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start • Add gas to gas tank.
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start.
• For 3365H, make sure the On/Off switch is to the On position.
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.
Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop • See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage.
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 engine speed in hard ground.
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever.
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.