Troubleshooting - Troy-Bilt 7HP PONY 12211 – Recoil Start Owner's Manual

Before performing any corrections, refer to the appropriate information in this Manual, or in the Engine Owner's Manual, for the
correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for
engine service. Contact your local authorized equipment dealer or the factory for all other service problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine does 1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
not start. 2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position.
5. Stale gasoline.
6. Dirty air filter(s).
7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
8. Carburetor out of adjustment.
9. Misadjusted throttle control.
10.Dirt or water in fuel tank.
Keyswitch does 1. Electrical connections loose or disconnected.
not start engine 2. Battery discharged.
(electric start 3. Broken wire in wiring system.
model only) 4. Malfunctioning starter motor.
5. Corroded battery terminals.
6. Poor contact on ground wire terminals.
Engine runs poorly. 1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
6. Engine cooling system clogged.
Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling system clogged.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low.
Engine does not 1. Misadjusted throttle control cable (recoil start model).
shut off. 2. Keyswitch wire harness malfunction (electric start model.)
Wheels and Tines 1. Improper use of controls.
will not turn. 2. Forward Drive: Misadjusted forward clutch rod.
3. Reverse Drive: Broken or misadjusted belt.
4. Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s).
5. Internal transmission wear or damage.
6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
Tines turn, but 1. Wheel mounting hardware missing.
wheels don't. 2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
4. Misadjusted wheel gear cable.
5. Wheel Gear Lever not fully engaged.
Wheels Turn, but 1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing.
Tines Don't. 2. Internal transmission wear or damage.
Poor tilling 1. Worn tines.
performance. 2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.
3. Incorrect throttle setting.
4. Belt(s) slipping.
Battery (if so 1. Broken wiring in engine recharging circuit.
equipped) does not 2. Malfunctioning engine recharging system.
3. Discharged or dead battery.
charge during
engine operation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Reconnect wire.
2. Put lever in FAST position.
3. Add fuel.
4. See Engine Owner's Manual.
5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
6. Clean or replace filter(s).
7. Inspect spark plug.
8. See Engine Service Dealer.
9. See Engine Service Dealer.
10. See Engine Service Dealer.
1. Tighten or reconnect wiring.
2. Charge battery (see "Battery Maintenance," Section 5).
3. Replace broken wiring.
4. See Engine Service Dealer.
5. Clean terminals (see "Battery Maintenance," Section 5).
6. Scrape paint off terminals.
1. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner's Manual).
2. Clean or replace (see Engine Owner's Manual).
3. See Engine Service Dealer.
4. Replace with fresh gasoline.
5. See Engine Service Dealer.
6. Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owner's Manual).
1. Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner's Manual).
2. See Engine Service Dealer.
3. Check oil level (see Engine Owner's Manual).
1. See Engine Owner's Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
2. See Engine Service Dealer.
1. Review Sections 3 and 4.
2. See "Handlebar Height Adjustment," Section 3.
3. Replace belt or adjust belt tension (Section 5).
4. See "Checking Drive Belt Tension," Section 5.
5. Contact local dealer or the factory.
6. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
1. Replace hardware.
2. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
4. See "Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment," Section 5.
5. Engage lever (see Section 3).
1. Replace hardware.
2. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
1. See "Bolo Tines" (Section 5).
2. See "Tilling Tips & Techniques," Section 4.
3. See Section 4.
4. See "Checking Drive Belt Tension," Section 5.
1. Contact Engine Service Dealer.
2. Contact Engine Service Dealer.
3. See "Battery Maintenance," Section 5.
CORRECTION