Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your John Deere dealer for service.

When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your John Deere dealer.

Tiller


If	Check
Tiller Is Noisy	Tines are bent or damaged. Rocks in tilling area.
Tiller Will Not Work	Belts broken.
Tiller Operates Erratically	Trash caught in tines. Speed too fast or erratic. Belts loose. Tines damaged.
Belt Slipping	Debris in sheave. Worn belt.
Tiller Loads Down The Machine	Engine RPM too low.
Tiller Is Too Hard Too Lift	Lift spring tension too low.
Tiller Does Not Stay Down	Lift spring tension too high.
The Lift Lever Is Too Hard To Lower And Lockout	Lift spring tension too high.