Troubleshooting Chart - Troy-Bilt 4-Cycle Gasoline Cultivator Operator's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
When it is above 40°F outside, & the Cold Weather Start
Lever is incorrectly in the CLOSED position
When it is below 40°F outside, & the Cold Weather Start
Lever is incorrectly in the OPEN position
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Tines bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Flip the Cold Weather Start Lever to OPEN
Flip the Cold Weather Start Lever to CLOSED and
follow the Starting Instructions
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust carburetor
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to an authorized service dealer for adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the tines
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
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