Troubleshooting - Powermate PFTT142.1 Manual De Operación

Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM
Engine difficult to start
Engine Problems
Engine smokes excessively
Engine runs very "rough"
Engine runs erratically
Engine cannot maintain full speed
Excessive vibration / noise
Tines will not rotate
Tines continue to rotate when
lever is not engaged
Engine will not stop
Tines will not cut properly
Frequent engine stalling
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1 . Out of fuel
2 . Engine Switch Off
3 . Engine is not primed
4 . Spark plug wire disconnected
5 . Fouled spark plug
6 . Dirty Carburetor
7 . Clogged air filter
8 . Contaminated Fuel
1 . No Engine Oil
2 . Engine oil not at proper level
3 . Fouled spark plug
4 . Clogged air filter
5 . Contaminated Fuel
6 . Carburetor out of adjustment
1 . Loose parts
2 . Engine problems (above)
1 . Debris interfering with tines
2 . Tines loose
3 . Damaged drive belts
1 . Damaged drive belts
Faulty switch
1 . Damaged or worn tines
2 . Tines assembled incorrectly
1 . Excessive tilling speed / depth
2 . Engine problems (above)
ENG - 19
SOLUTION(S)
1 . Add fresh fuel
2 . Turn engine switch on
3 . Push primer 3 times .
4 . Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
5 . Remove spark plug . Inspect . Replace if
necessary
6 . Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor cleaning
7 . Remove and clean air filter
8 . Drain fuel tank . Clean fuel tank . Fill with
fresh fuel
1 . Add engine oil
2 . Check engine oil . Add or drain engine oil if
necessary
3 . Remove spark plug . Inspect . Replace if
necessary
4 . Remove and clean air filter
5 . Drain fuel tank . Clean fuel tank . Fill with
fresh fuel
6 . Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor adjustment
1 . Tighten all fasteners
2 . Refer to engine solutions (above)
1 . Remove debris from around tines
2 . Replace tine bolts and nuts
3 . Replace drive belts
1 . Replace drive belts
Replace switch
1 . Replace tines
2 . Refer to "Install the Tines" Section
1 . Till at a moderate pace . Make multiple
passes .
2 . Refer to engine solutions (above)
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