Troubleshooting - Troy-Bilt 410 Series Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine Fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Occasional skips
(hesitates) at
high speed
Excessive Vibration
Unit does not discharge
Rate of discharge slows
considerably or composition
of discharged material
changes
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Cause
1. Throttle lever not in correct starting position.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped).
4. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
5. Engine not primed (if equipped).
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Blocked fuel line.
8. Engine flooded.
1. Spark plug boot loose.
2. Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped).
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Low engine RPM.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Spark plug gap too close.
2. Carburetor idle mixture adjustment
improperly set.
1. Loose parts or damaged impeller.
1. Discharge area clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in impeller.
3. Low engine RPM.
1. Low engine RPM.
2. Chipper blade dull.
Remedy
1. Move throttle lever to FAST or START
position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
5. Prime engine as instructed in Engine Manual.
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
7. Clean fuel line.
8. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not
prime.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug boot.
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
4. Always run engine at full throttle.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
6. Refer to engine manual.
7. See authorized service dealer.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Refer to engine manual.
1. Remove spark plug and adjust gap to .030".
2. See authorized service dealer.
2. See authorized service dealer.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside
of discharge opening.
2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove lodged object.
3. Always run engine at full throttle.
1. Always run engine at full throttle.
2. Replace chipper blade or see your authorized
service dealer.
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