Trouble shooting, Problem cause remedy – Little Wonder Tiller/Cultivator User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. Tines don’t turn when throttle

is depressed

Engine is not seated properly on

the gear housing.

Re-install engine following the

instructions on page 20 (How to
re-seat the flange).

2. Engine fails to start

Start/Stop switch is in Stop

position.

No fuel in tank.
Fuel strainer clogged.
Fuel line clogged.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken (cracked

porcelain or electrodes broken)

Ignition lead wire shorted,

broken or disconnected from
spark plug.

Ignition inoperative

Move switch to start.

Fill Tank.
Replace Strainer.
Clean fuel line.
Install new spark plug.
Replace spark plug.

Replace lead wire or attach to

spark plug.

Contact your local authorized

dealer.

3. Engine hard to start.

Water in gasoline or stale fuel

mixture.

Too much oil in fuel mixture.

Engine under or over choked.

Carburetor out of adjustment.
Gasket leaks (carburetor or

cylinder base gasket).

Weak spark at spark plug.

Drain entire system and refill

with fresh fuel.

Drain and refill with correct

mixture.

If flooded by over choking,

proceed according to
instructions in operation
section. If under choked, move
choke lever to closed position
and crank two or three times.

See “Carburetor Adjustment”
Replace gaskets.

Contact your local authorized

dealer.

4. Engine misses.

Dirt in fuel line or carburetor.
Carburetor improperly adjusted.
Spark plug fouled, broken or

incorrect gap setting.

Weak or intermittent spark at

spark plug.

Remove and clean.
See “Carburetor Adjustment”.
Clean or replace spark plug - set

gap to .024-.028 in. (0.6-0.7 mm )

Contact your local authorized

dealer.

Problem

Cause

Remedy

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