Hello,
I am brand new to this forum. I was surprised that it existed until I realised how many machines related to home maintenance there is.
My search for help stemmed from a problem I was having with my rototiller. Brousing led me to this site hoping to get some appropriate advice. Our leader suggested that I inform you of the mower we use. It is a Greely riding mower which I use as a tow vehicle. We like it a lot and have had no problems with it so far after a couple of season"s use. It is the first new mower we have ever had. In that context we have never owned a new car.
My quest relates to a Craftsman 9HP rototiller. Generally I like it very much although at this point in my gardening evolution I rarely need it. We have many raised beds with soil one could swim in and as such is never tilled to preserve the soil eco system. I have had endless trouble with my Mantis and so must occasionally use the big machine instead. Not handy.
After taking apart the tiller carb I was surprised to find the part fouled. After cleaning the system the machine is back to performing well. However, I am used to fine tuning our Tuff-Cut Troy Built and other machines. I am frustated to find that I cannot do that with my tiller. Simply, I do not know how to fine tune it and have been unable to find instructions to that end. there is a lot of info out there but never is specific and clear enough to be usefull.
The engine is a Briggs and Statton 9 HP. The pull is on the right side. After start up the engine fluctuates in RPM. Very quickly it moves from idle to race ( not dramatic racing ) and then back to low RPM. So, it sounds rather like an auto engine that is being warmed up.
I have turned one adjustment screw far in and far out with no affect on the engine. Anything after that would be experimental and so I walked away from it. The surging seems to have no effect on the performance. But maybe I am actually losing power or efficiency without knowing it.
And so, if anyone can quite clearly direct me in tuning the carb I would very much appreciate it.
Next : I am having trouble with the clutch on the tiller. The clutch does not catch unless I whack it with a hammer and screw driver. That fixes it momentarily. Apparently the balls withing the clutch are sticking. I have no idea how to remove the clutch. If I could remove it I could clean the internals and offer proper lubrication.
I would much appreciate any specific advise for the maintenance of the clutch.
With much appreciation and best wishes.
I am brand new to this forum. I was surprised that it existed until I realised how many machines related to home maintenance there is.
My search for help stemmed from a problem I was having with my rototiller. Brousing led me to this site hoping to get some appropriate advice. Our leader suggested that I inform you of the mower we use. It is a Greely riding mower which I use as a tow vehicle. We like it a lot and have had no problems with it so far after a couple of season"s use. It is the first new mower we have ever had. In that context we have never owned a new car.
My quest relates to a Craftsman 9HP rototiller. Generally I like it very much although at this point in my gardening evolution I rarely need it. We have many raised beds with soil one could swim in and as such is never tilled to preserve the soil eco system. I have had endless trouble with my Mantis and so must occasionally use the big machine instead. Not handy.
After taking apart the tiller carb I was surprised to find the part fouled. After cleaning the system the machine is back to performing well. However, I am used to fine tuning our Tuff-Cut Troy Built and other machines. I am frustated to find that I cannot do that with my tiller. Simply, I do not know how to fine tune it and have been unable to find instructions to that end. there is a lot of info out there but never is specific and clear enough to be usefull.
The engine is a Briggs and Statton 9 HP. The pull is on the right side. After start up the engine fluctuates in RPM. Very quickly it moves from idle to race ( not dramatic racing ) and then back to low RPM. So, it sounds rather like an auto engine that is being warmed up.
I have turned one adjustment screw far in and far out with no affect on the engine. Anything after that would be experimental and so I walked away from it. The surging seems to have no effect on the performance. But maybe I am actually losing power or efficiency without knowing it.
And so, if anyone can quite clearly direct me in tuning the carb I would very much appreciate it.
Next : I am having trouble with the clutch on the tiller. The clutch does not catch unless I whack it with a hammer and screw driver. That fixes it momentarily. Apparently the balls withing the clutch are sticking. I have no idea how to remove the clutch. If I could remove it I could clean the internals and offer proper lubrication.
I would much appreciate any specific advise for the maintenance of the clutch.
With much appreciation and best wishes.
