Troubleshooting And Repair - EarthQuake VECTOR Operator's Manual

STORAGE
PREPARE FOR STORAGE
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read
your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the
engine for storage.
1. Protect tines and tine shafts from rust:
- Coat the tine shaft lightly with axle grease.
2. Drain fuel system completely following engine manufacturer's
instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from
gumming up during extended storage period.
3. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill
with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
4. Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.

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 operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most
common problems, causes and remedies.
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Tiller moves forward during starting
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
Belts squeal in forward operation
Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area during tilling
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PROBLEM
5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole.
6. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly
in cylinder head area.
7. Reinstall spark plug.
8. Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have chosen
to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system,
follow all safety instructions storage precautions in this manual
to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline
fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources
of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion and fire.
9. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering,
remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place before
storing the rototiller unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug hole
to prevent foreign material from entering.
REMEDY/ACTION
• Add gas to gas tank.
• Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
• Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
• Clean or replace air cleaner
• 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
• Raise the tines for shallower 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
• Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral
to start the engine
• Lower engine speed in hard ground
• Lower the depth regulator for greater control of the tiller
• Adjust belt tension
• Replace drive belt
• Remove vegetation
• Check transmission lubrication and fill if needed
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