Is it possible to repair a motor cultivator with your own hands at home? Many owners of such motor vehicles are faced with the fact that the engine suddenly stalls, systems do not work well, and malfunctions occur.
What is worth doing, entrusting the job to the master, or doing the disassembly of the device yourself?
The first step in the event of a breakdown is to check the warranty.
If there is a warranty card for the product, be sure to contact the seller and report the breakdown.
If it fits under the terms of the warranty, you will be repaired for free.
If you have used your cultivator correctly, and it suddenly fails, then check the warranty period.
In the case when the unit is by no means new, and the warranty period has long expired, you can repair the cultivators yourself, but only if the breakdown is minor. Replacing the engine and other main functional units is very difficult for the user without special skills. In this case, you will have to look for a service center that specializes in gardening equipment.
Most minor breakdowns can be solved by replacing some parts, cleaning internal systems and replacing fluids, but it is better to leave the professional repair of cultivators to the craftsmen.
The following are some situations in which you can repair your cultivator yourself.
Possible malfunctions of the unit can be explained by the fact that some of its parts are simply heavily clogged. Due to pollution, it is the engine that most often suffers. Since the units operate in the field with the presence of a huge amount of dust, sand and earth, the motors for the cultivator quickly become dirty.
Of course, this is not a repair of cultivators, but it helps in many cases.
In order not to have to repair the cultivator with your own hands, it is necessary to handle the equipment correctly.
Unlike a walk-behind tractor, the cultivator is more susceptible to various breakdowns if it is used for other purposes.
A simple repair of cultivators and walk-behind tractors can be done by yourself.Basically, you will need simple manipulations with replacing parts and fluids, cleaning internal parts, and the like. But if you cannot solve the problem on your own, the only way is to go to the service center.
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If you have any problems, you need to look at the instructions for the unit, and if there is no section in Russian, then use the recommendations provided.
It often happens that a previously serviceable walk-behind tractor that has served for several years suddenly loses power.
- If the power has dropped after long-term storage , it is possible that the walk-behind tractor was stored with a wet carburetor and fuel system, which led to deposits. In this case, you can start the engine and let it work, often, after these actions, the power is restored. If you have skills, you can disassemble and clean, if there are no skills, it is better to contact the service.
- The carburetor may be clogged ... Clean
- Clogged benzo hose ... It needs to be purged.
- Possible loss of serviceability of the cuff cuff ... Remove the casing and gearbox cover, inspect the oil seal.
- Carbon deposits on the cylinder, muffler ... Clean up.
- Clogged air filter ... Clean up.
- No compression ... Change piston rings, cylinder, piston.
- If the engine is on a slope , you need to put it horizontally.
- The fuel may not be supplied to the carburetor ... It is necessary to disassemble and purge the fuel system with air.
- The filter may be clogged ... The filter needs to be replaced or cleaned.
- The outlet in the gas tank cap may be clogged ... Needs to be cleaned.
- Maybe it's the candle ... It is necessary to check the connection of the wires, the engine stop buttons, unscrew the spark plug and clean. Replace if necessary.
- Possible failure of magneto ... Replace.
- The engine may not yet warm up ... Need to warm up
- Candle contamination is possible ... It is necessary to clean the candle by removing carbon deposits.
- The end of the wire does not fit snugly against the candle ... Press the end of the wire firmly against the candle.
- Possibly too large a clearance of the gearbox cover ... Make a gap of 0.2-0.5
White smoke is pouring out of the walk-behind tractor, it starts to work in a "choke".
- Possibly low-quality gasoline is poured or, this is due to the strong inclination of the walk-behind tractor. The oil runs out of the crankcase at a slope, and until it burns out, the smoke comes to the valve like from a stove. Also read the material "Motor block engine repair"
- Can squeal if there is a lot of grease on the balls. You need to clean the balls and the places in the ratchet where they are inserted.
The cultivator made several claps, the revolutions began to "float"
- Most likely, the power supply system does not cope, or the fuel level in the tank is low, the axis of the float may be skewed and debris may have got under the needle valves, you need to remove everything and check the air filter, jets.
The material will be updated, we are waiting for comments with questions, stories about identifying a particular malfunction and how to fix it. Also, see the answers to questions about a particular walk-behind tractor model on its description page.
Like any technique, a walk-behind tractor requires timely maintenance and repair. And it is advisable to entrust their implementation to specialists who have the necessary tools and equipment and know their job well. However, if you are also familiar with the device of internal combustion engines and understand the topic of mechanical engineering, then you can do a lot of what may be required to restore the operability of the machine yourself.
Diesel and gasoline engines have different motor resources. For the former, the normal figure is 4000 m3 / h, but the latter are capable of providing only 1500 m3 / h.Despite this, diesel models of walk-behind tractors are not in high demand. After all, both when buying and during operation, they are much more expensive. Therefore, most likely you are working with a walk-behind tractor equipped with a gasoline (carburetor) engine.
All breakdowns that may arise during the operation of agricultural mini-equipment can be conditionally divided into two categories:
Engine malfunctions: startup problems;
malfunctions.
Malfunctions of other units and mechanisms: improper clutch operation;
breakdowns in the gearbox;
problems with the chassis;
malfunctions of control and automation;
malfunctions of walk-behind tractor systems (cooling, lubrication, etc.).
In many ways, the success of repairing a suddenly out of order machine depends on the correctness of the diagnostics. With regard to maintenance, it is carried out precisely in order to identify small malfunctions, which subsequently lead to serious ones.
If you do not have the necessary knowledge, premises, tools and materials necessary for servicing and repairing the motor, entrust the work to a specialist!
If attempts to start the walk-behind tractor were unsuccessful, this means that there are malfunctions in the engine or starting system. In order to determine the source of the breakdown, you first need to check the spark plugs.
If the spark plugs are dry, this means that the fuel mixture is not entering the engine cylinders. There may be several reasons for this:
there is no fuel in the tank;
the fuel supply valve is closed;
the hole in the gas tank plug is clogged;
foreign objects have entered the fuel supply system.
To fix problems with the fuel supply, you must:
Fill the tank of the walk-behind tractor.
Open the fuel cock.
Clean the drain hole located in the fuel filler cap.
Remove the fuel cock, drain the fuel tank and rinse it with clean gasoline. After that, remove the connecting hose on the side of the carburetor and blow it out together with the carburetor nozzles without disassembling the latter using the fuel pump.
If fuel enters the carburetor but does not reach the cylinder, the problem is with the carburetor itself. To eliminate it, this unit must be removed, disassembled and cleaned. Well, after that - assemble and install in place. Therefore, before performing all the necessary manipulations, it does not hurt at all to refresh the memory of the device and the principle of operation of the carburetor.
In the event that, when checking the candles, they turned out to be wet, i.e. fuel is supplied normally, but the engine does not start, the problem may be as follows:
Failure of the ignition system: there is a characteristic carbon deposit on the spark plug electrodes (it is necessary to clean the candles with emery, after which they should be rinsed with gasoline and dried);
the size of the gap between the electrodes does not correspond to that specified by the manufacturer in the engine operating manual (the gap is adjusted by bending the side electrode to the required dimensions);
insulators for spark plugs or high-voltage wiring are damaged (defective plugs and wiring must be replaced);
the STOP button is shorted to ground (for normal engine start, the short circuit must be removed);
contacts in the angles of the candles are broken (contacts should be put in order);
the gap between the magnetic shoe and the starter does not correspond to the standard value (gap adjustment is required);
defects are found on the stator of the ignition system (the stator must be replaced).
Air leaks through the seals of the carburetor, spark plugs, plug and cylinder heads, as well as the carburetor and engine cylinder connections. If a leak is detected in the connections, it is necessary to tighten the fastening bolts, tighten the spark plugs and check the integrity of the gaskets between the plug heads and the cylinders.
Incomplete closure of the carburetor choke. To eliminate this problem, it is necessary to ensure free movement of the damper by checking the quality of the drive. If jams are found, they must be eliminated.
Compression and carburetor malfunctions
It so happens that the launch is carried out, but its process is significantly complicated. At the same time, the engine of the walk-behind tractor is extremely unstable and cannot develop power sufficient for normal operation.
The reason for this may be loss of compression, which can be identified by:
soot on the working surfaces of the valves, as well as the seats of the cylinder blocks;
deformation of the intake valve;
wear of the piston rings.
In order to restore compression, you must:
Check the technical condition of the engine timing mechanism, clean the parts contaminated with carbon deposits, and if there are any defects, replace them.
Check the condition of the piston rings and replace defective components.
If, during engine operation, black smoke comes out of the muffler, and an excess of oil is detected on the spark plug electrodes, or they themselves are covered with carbon deposits, this means that:
an oversaturated fuel mixture is fed to the carburetor;
the sealing of the carburetor fuel valve is broken;
the oil scraper ring of the piston is worn out;
the air filter is clogged.
To fix this problem, you should:
adjust the carburetor;
replace the leaky valve;
replace worn piston rings;
clean or replace a defective air filter.
In the event that, when the engine is running, light smoke comes out of the muffler, and the spark plug electrodes are dry and covered with a white coating, this means that a lean fuel mixture enters the carburetor. This problem is eliminated by adjusting the carburetor operation.
Units and components of motors that are installed on agricultural mini-machinery are exposed to significant loads. They can also fail during the operation of the unit, which will very quickly lead to serious failures.
If suspicious noises, jerks and irregularities in the operation of the walk-behind tractor systems are detected, it is very important to immediately turn off the engine, and then let it cool down - only after that it will be possible to fix the problem.
If, during operation, the motor starts to gain momentum on its own, i.e. is "running out", most likely this means that the fastening of the regulator and traction levers is loose. In this case, the user will have to readjust the motor control drive.
Sometimes, when the throttle is fully open, the engine does not accelerate when the throttle is pressed, but on the contrary begins to lose power until it stops completely. This is a clear sign of overheating, so the walk-behind tractor must be turned off and wait until its components have completely cooled down. After that, you should check the oil level in the crankcase, and also check the cleanliness of the ribbed surfaces of the blocks and cylinder heads.
With increased engine loads, it can jam. There may be several reasons for this:
not enough oil in the crankcase;
a nadir formed on the lower head of the connecting rod;
the connecting rod or oil spray is completely out of order.
If the motor of the walk-behind tractor is jammed, it will have to be disassembled and the condition of the main units and components should be checked: faulty, deformed, melted, etc. subject to replacement.
What to do if the motor block motor works intermittently and does not develop the required power? There may be several reasons for this behavior:
Air does not enter the carburetor, which means that the fuel does not burn well - the filter will have to be cleaned or changed.
Fuel residues and combustion products form a thick deposit on the inner walls of the muffler, which must be removed.
In this case, the assembly will have to be removed, disassembled and properly cleaned all of its components. After that, the carburetor must be assembled and properly adjusted.
Wear of the cylinder-piston group.
Temperature and high loads do their job, and even the most durable metal wears out and deforms over time. Such parts should be replaced immediately, otherwise you can pay for this with irreparable damage in the engine itself.
Damaged ratchet housing or ratchet
The presence of this problem is indicated by the lack of movement of the crankshaft when the engine is started. To replace the clutch housing and ratchet, you will have to completely disassemble the starting block.
Loosen the screws securing the starter housing to the engine housing.
If the starter cord does not return to its original position, the starter motor must be adjusted. To do this, the screws are loosened and the position of the knot is set by hand so as to ensure the normal return of the cord.
A fairly common reason for the lack of a return stroke of the starter cord is the failure of the starter spring - it will have to be replaced.
The service life of any equipment is significantly increased by competent maintenance of its main units and components. The promptness of replacing worn-out spare parts is also of great importance. Therefore, in the event of the slightest malfunctions and malfunctions, they should be addressed immediately - as a result, this will prevent much more serious and expensive problems.
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Buying a cultivator greatly simplifies the process of performing summer cottage work of a various nature. It's not a secret for anyone that such equipment can break down and still breaks down. So that the summer resident does not have to buy a new unit, he must understand how to independently repair the cultivator. Let's discuss this issue later in this article.
All working components of cultivators during their operation are subject to rather heavy loads. For this reason, they need regular inspection and repair. First you need to configure the ignition and fuel pump systems of the unit. Indeed, in the winter period of time, he was idle "without work", which can cause problems with starting the engine. It is also worth checking the transmission. Remember, negligence at this stage of work can lead to serious breakdowns and the need to overhaul the cultivators.
To do it yourself, you need to mature at the root of the issue. That is, to understand the cause of the malfunction, and in which unit of the apparatus it arose.
Conventionally, all breakdowns of equipment of this type can be divided into two groups:
breakdown of the engine of the apparatus;
breakdown of other parts of the equipment.
According to the reviews of experienced summer residents who use Texas or Mole cultivators on their plots, problems of the first group are more common. How to carry out repairs yourself will become clear if you read this article to the end.
To repair the cultivator engine, as in the following photo, you need to determine the root cause of the problem. There may be several: let's discuss each option.
In cases where the engine of the apparatus does not start at all, perform the following sequence of actions:
Turn on the ignition;
Check the gasoline level;
Open the fuel cock;
Check carefully the air damper of the Texas walk-behind tractor carburetor: it should be tightly closed if you start a cold engine;
The motor of the Mole cultivator does not give power due to such problems:
The air filter is clogged: repairing the cultivator with your own hands will be reduced to cleaning it;
The muffler is clogged: it should be disassembled and washed;
The carburetor of the Mole cultivator is dirty: it needs to be dismantled, cleaned and adjusted.
You will need to repair the cultivator gearbox if its operation is accompanied by increased noise. A similar phenomenon is typical in the case of a lack of oil. Add it to the gearbox of the device, or better, replace it altogether.
Also, noise can arise due to the "loosening" of the fasteners of the nodes: inspect and fix them with your own hands.
In addition, summer residents may face the problem of oil leakage from the gearbox. This can occur due to wear or improper installation of the seals of the bearing units, with poorly fixed covers and deformation of their accompanying gaskets. Replacement and subsequent high-quality installation of oil seals, self-replacement of gaskets and fixing of cover fasteners, as well as high-quality cleaning of the breather will help to eliminate such a leak.
Do not forget to timely change those parts of the Texas gearbox that are more susceptible to wear than others during the operation of equipment of this kind.
Excessive vibration of the device during its operation is typical for those cases when the summer resident has poorly performed the adjustment of the attachments of the attachments. Stop the equipment the minute vibration is noticed and adjust the attachment parts accordingly. If the fasteners are worn out, they will need to be replaced with new ones.
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This article described the most common problems that summer residents may face when preparing a cultivator for the new season. You can eliminate them with your own hands without much difficulty, but you need to approach this task responsibly. The video in this article will once again tell you in detail about the features of the repair of cultivators.
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Motoblocks are able to significantly facilitate work on a personal plot. This is a compact agricultural machinery with high functionality and versatility. With its help, you can not only loosen the soil, but also carry out basic activities for the care of plants and harvesting.
Like any other technique, walk-behind tractors sometimes fail. Fortunately, they have a relatively simple design, and you can even carry out simple repairs with your own hands. To do this, you need to learn how to determine which part of the walk-behind tractor is out of order, and what needs to be done to restore the operation of the equipment. Our article will help you with this, which not only describes the principle of operation of the walk-behind tractor, but also the main causes of equipment malfunction and how to eliminate them.
Most of the models consist of the same parts, so you can do the repair of the main components yourself.
Each walk-behind tractor consists of a base frame, a gasoline or diesel engine, a fuel tank, a rotor for attaching cutters, wheels and a bracket for fixing attachments. The most important component is, of course, the engine, on the successful operation of which the operation of the equipment will depend (Figure 1). In addition, modern models have fuel supply, cooling, ignition and gas distribution systems, and the occurrence of malfunctions in them can also lead to a shutdown of the unit.
The main function of the walk-behind tractor is to loosen the soil using special cutters that are attached to the frame of the device.
Note: Unlike a conventional plow, the cutter does not overturn the soil and prevents soil erosion.
In addition, the technique can be used to loosen row spacings in the process of growing agricultural crops, and special attachments are useful for harvesting. Simple models (cultivators) consist of several wheels and handles that are used to control the machinery. On the handles there are buttons necessary for control. More powerful and modern models are mini tractors without a cab. In this case, control is carried out by buttons and pedals located on the dashboard.
Despite the fact that walk-behind tractors are produced by a wide variety of manufacturers, it is customary to divide all such equipment into types depending on weight and power (Figure 2).
According to this criterion, walk-behind tractors are:
Ultralight - weighing up to 15 kg;
Lightweight (about 40 kg);
Medium - from 45 to 60 kg;
Heavy (over 60 kg).
As a rule, all types of equipment are supplied with an internal combustion engine with a capacity of 1.5 to 10 horsepower. This is necessary in order for even the ultra-light model to successfully cope with loosening the soil in areas with heavy and dense soils.
Since the main part of any technique is the engine, the main number of breakdowns is associated with it (Figure 3). In some cases, poor engine performance may be associated with poor-quality fuel or dirty air filter. There are also cases that the engine does not work properly due to insufficient heating, malfunctions of the ignition system, carburetor or pistons.
We will try to understand the main types of damage to the walk-behind tractor, which can be eliminated with our own hands. However, if you are not confident in your own abilities or fear that it is impossible to eliminate the malfunction on your own, it is better to contact a specialist.
If the engine does not start when you try to start, there may be a problem with the engine itself or its starting system.
To troubleshoot fuel supply problems, do the following:
Check the spark plugs: if they are dry, there is no fuel entering the engine cylinders. Such a malfunction can occur when blockages form in the gas tank cap, debris gets into the fuel supply system, when the supply valve is closed or the banal lack of gasoline.
Refuel the tank and try to start the engine again.
Check the fuel cock: if closed, it must be repositioned to open.
Clean the fuel tank drain hole.
Drain the gasoline tank, remove the fuel cock and rinse it with clean gasoline.
Remove the connecting hose near the carburetor and blow it out (together with the jets).
If all these manipulations did not help, and the fuel enters the carburetor, but does not enter the cylinder, then the malfunction is in the carburetor and this part must be carefully examined.
A common cause of carburetor malfunction is blockages. In this case, it is enough to disassemble the part, remove the source of pollution and reassemble. The instructions, which are necessarily provided by the manufacturer, will help you with this (Figure 4).
The main purpose of all manipulations with the carburetor is to adjust the immersion of the float, which is attached with a bracket to the piston system. It often happens that the bracket is deformed, the float does not sink correctly and the carburetor does not function properly. The bracket is adjusted with an ordinary screwdriver, both with the needle valve open and closed.
After correcting the carburetor, it is recommended to also check the serviceability of the valves. It is necessary to check the tightness of each of them and, if necessary, restore the optimal clearance.
It often happens that during the operation of the walk-behind tractor, extraneous noises appear in its gearbox. As a rule, this is due to an insufficient amount of oil in it, and to eliminate the malfunction, it is enough just to add fluid to the gearbox (Figure 5).
However, if there is enough oil in the gearbox and the noise persists, the brand and grade of oil may not be suitable for your model. In this case, the oil must be completely drained, the system flushed and refilled with new, more suitable oil.
In addition, extraneous noise may be associated with insufficient fixation of the transmission elements.They must be inspected and, if necessary, tightened. It should also be borne in mind that the gearbox elements must be inspected and replaced in a timely manner when the first signs of wear are detected. This way you can avoid more serious repairs in the future.
Engine malfunctions can occur both during start-up and during operation. In this case, it is imperative to check the spark plugs. If they are dry, there is a problem with the fuel supply, and if they are wet, the problem is in the engine itself.
One of the most common startup problems is the failure of the ignition system. To eliminate such a malfunction, first of all, you need to inspect the electrodes of the candles, and remove carbon deposits that could have formed on them with emery. After that, the candles are washed with gasoline and dried. Starting problems can also be related to incorrect electrode spacing. In this case, you just need to carefully bend them to the distance specified by the manufacturer.
In addition, ignition problems can be associated with damaged electrical wiring or spark plug insulators. These items are subject to replacement. Also, the lack of starting the engine may be associated with stator defects. Unfortunately, it is impossible to repair this part on your own and it will simply have to be replaced.
More often than not, the engine shows signs of malfunction directly during operation. This is due to the fact that small agricultural machinery is exposed to heavy loads and requires regular inspection and maintenance.
Note: If the walk-behind tractor began to move in jerks or make extraneous noises, it is imperative to turn it off, let the engine cool down, and only then proceed to the inspection.
Common problems in engine operation are:
An independent set of revolutions by the engine indicates that the governor and linkage levers are loose and need to be readjusted.
When you press the throttle lever, the engine does not pick up speed, but, on the contrary, loses power. This indicates overheating of the motor, so the technician must be turned off and wait until it has completely cooled down.
Interruptions in engine operation can be associated with a clogged air filter or muffler. The equipment must be turned off, cooled and the parts inspected to clean and remove blockages.
In addition, engine malfunctions can be associated with malfunctions in the carburetor or insufficient oil in it. In this case, the part must be disassembled, inspected and filled with new oil.
A walk-behind tractor with a diesel engine is more difficult to repair with your own hands than a gasoline one, since such a motor has a more complex design. As a rule, possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them on your own are described in the instructions, so we will focus only on the most common ones.
Diesel engine malfunctions can be associated with such problems :
Clogged nozzle: the part must be removed, cleaned and reinstalled.Weak fuel injection pressure you can also adjust it yourself, using the instructions for the technique.Engine cranks too easily with starter: this indicates insufficient compression in the cylinder. To eliminate the malfunction, tighten all the nuts on the cylinder one by one and replace the gasket on its head. It is also necessary to inspect the piston rings, and wash or replace them if necessary.Malfunctioning starter motor can also cause malfunctioning of the engine. Most often, there are situations when the screws securing the starter housing to the engine housing are loosened. In this case, the starter cord will not return to its original position. To fix the problem, loosen the screws and adjust the position of the cord so that it easily returns to its original position (Figure 6).
In addition, malfunctions can be associated with wear on the starter spring. It is impossible to repair it, so the worn out part just needs to be replaced.
If you want to master the practical skills of DIY repair, we recommend watching a video that describes the main causes of equipment malfunction and how to fix them.
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The classical design diagram of an agricultural unit consists of certain elements. These include the following nodes:
Fuel system - it consists of a carburetor, a fuel tank equipped with a tap, an air filter and a fuel mixture supply hose;
Manual or electric starter. The second option is typical for professional cultivators. The starter is used to untwist the main shaft by means of a special rope;
Cooling systems - begins to work under the influence of the rotation of the crankshaft and provides cold air through the speed of the flywheel;
Ignition system - generates and supplies a spark in the cultivator structure;
Gas distribution system - supplies fuel to the engine cylinders and allows the release of waste recycled fuel.
Understanding what the spare parts for cultivators are responsible for will make it possible to quickly identify the breakdown and fix it on your own.
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Since the motor is most susceptible to loads, it is with it that most of the breakdowns of the cultivator are associated. The main symptom of a breakdown is a sharp loss of engine power. In this case, you need to check:
Is the motor warmed up, especially if the cultivator is used in winter;
The presence of dirt in the air filter;
The quality of the fuel used;
Serviceability of the ignition system;
The presence of residues of combustion products inside the muffler;
The presence of contamination in the carburetor;
Integrity of the piston elements.
If the motor fails to start at all, experts advise checking its position. The fact is that if the motor is tilted in relation to the central axis, then it will need to be set to its original position and check the quality of attachment to the frame.
In addition, it is required to check the amount of fuel in the tank and blockages in the tank cap.
All cleaning procedures performed are aimed at restoring the uniformity of the carburetor float immersion. To do this, it is also necessary to eliminate the deformation of the bracket, by means of which the float is attached to the piston system.
The dive setting is done with both open and closed needle valves. Use a screwdriver to align the bracket. All manipulations must be clear and accurate.
Along with the elimination of deformation, it will also be necessary to adjust the valves of the cultivator.
To do this, check the tightness of each of them. Performing this procedure allows you to restore the functions of the carburetor and return the amount of fuel consumed by it to normal.
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The cultivator motor plays the most important role in the design of the machine. Often it will not start due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.
The pump serves to supply the fuel mixture to the carburetor at a certain point in the cycle. If no fuel is supplied, then the engine will not start. The pump is defective in the following cases:
If the fuel supply to the engine injectors is interrupted;
In case of fuel leakage as a result of mechanical wear;
The appearance of strange noises during operation.
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To fix the damage, the pump should be disassembled and inspected. It is possible that the engine will not start on the cultivator due to dirt inside the pump. In this case, the device will need to be cleaned and reinstalled.
