PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine overheats 1, Low oil level/dirty oil., 2. Dirt/engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 1_ Check oil level/change oil. 2_ Clean engine air screen. 3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, muf tier area. 4. Remove and clean muffler_ 4. Partially plugged muffler. 5, Improper carburetor adjustment., 5. Adjust carburetor to richer posi tJono Excessive bounce/ 1. Ground too dry and hard. 1, Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions. difficult handling 2, Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted° 2. Adjust wheels and depth stake. Soil bails up or clumps t. Ground too wet. 1. Wait for more favorable soil condi tions.
Engine runs but tiller won't move 1,, "line control is not engaged° 2. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. V-belt is off pulley(s). 1, Engage tine control 2. Inspect/adjust V-belL 3o Inspect V-belt, Engine runs but labors when tilling 1_ Tilling too deep,, 1, Set depth stake for shallower till ing, 2. Check throttle control setting, 2. Throttle control not properly adjusted_ 3. Carburetor out of adjustment. 3, Make necessary adjustments, 21