Troubleshooting - Troy-Bilt 682 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine does not start
Engine runs poorly or
overheats
Engine runs well, but labors
under tillers load
Engine shuts off when
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive
Lever is in forward
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Cause
1. Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever not in Neutral
position
2. Fuel tank low or empty.
3. Fuel line restricted or clogged.
4. Choke control improperly set.
5. Water or dirt in fuel, and /or fuel system.
6. Spark plug fouled or worn, loose or
damaged.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
8. Air filter clogged with oil or dirt.
9. Carburetor float faulty or float valve leaking
10. Stale fuel clogs carburetor, and valves.
11. Fuel tank shut-off valve (if equipped) not in
fully Open position.
12. Electrical connections loose or shorted to
metal frames, brackets or covers (Electric
Start tillers only)
13. Battery discharged (Electric Start tillers only)
14. Electric starter motor faulty (if equipped)
1. Broken flywheel fins (under engine shroud)
2. Water or dirt in gasoline or carburetor.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
4. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
5. Loose or cracked carburetor.
6. Governor linkage not adjusted properly or
binding.
7. Check pan gasket, engine seals and drain
plugs for leaks.
1. Governor linkage too tight
2. Carburetor or throttle out of adjustment
3. Tilling depth too deep
4. Worn tiller worm gear or loose drive shaft
1. Short in key switch or key switch wire
2. Starter motor mounting bolts loose
3. Oil level low
Remedy
1. Put Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in Neutral
2. Add Fuel
3. Contact authorized sevice dealer
4. See Engine Operator's Manual
5. Drain Fuel and fresh fuel
6. Inspect spark plug, replace if neccessary
7. See Engine Operator's Manual
8. See Engine Operator's Manual
9. Tap side of bowl lightly with handle of
screwdriver or similar object.
10. Drain old fuel and add new fuel.
11. Open the valve up completely
12. Contact authorized service dealer
13. Charge battery
14. Contact authorized service dealer
1. Contact authorized service dealer
2. Contact authorized service dealer
3. Contact authorized service dealer
4. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Operator's
Manual)
5. See Engine Operator's Manual
6. Contact authorized service dealer
7. Contact authorized service dealer
1. Contact authorized service dealer
2. See Engine Operator's Manual
3. Adjust tilling depth
4. Contact authorized service dealer
1. Contact authorized service dealer
2. Contact authorized service dealer
3. See Engine Operator's Manual for
instructions on adding oil
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