Troubleshooting - Troy-Bilt 12210 Super Bronco Owner's Manual

I
_ efore inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personal injury or property damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, refer to the appropriate safety, operating or maintenance instructions in this
Manual or in the Engine Owner's Manual. Contact your authorized engine service dealer for engine service. Contact your autho-
rized tiller dealer or the factory for all other service problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine does
not start.
1. Sparkplug wire disconnected.
2. EngineThrottle Control Leverincorrectly set.
3. Fueltank empty.
4. Chokecontrol (if so equipped)in incorrect position.
5. Stalegasoline,
6. Dirty air filter(s),
7. Defectiveor incorrectlygappedspark plug.
8. Carburetorout of adjustment.
9. Misadjustedthrottle control.
10.Dirt or water in fuel tank.
1. Reconnectwire.
2. Put leverin STARTposition.
3. Addfuel.
4. SeeEngineOwner's Manual.
5. Drain fuel and addfresh fuel.
6. Cleanor replacefiltar(s).
7. Inspectsparkplug.
8. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
9. SeeEngineServiceDealer
10. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
Engine runs poorly. I. Defectiveor incorrectlygappedspark plug. I. Inspectsparkplug (see EngineOwner's Manual).
2. Dirty air filter(s). 2. Cleanor replace(see EngineOwner's Manual).
3. Carburetorout of adjustment. 3. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
4. Stalegasoline. 4. Replacewith fresh gasoline.
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank. 5. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
6. Enginecoolingsystemclogged, 6. Cleanair cooling system(see EngineOwner's Manual),
Engineoverheats. 1. Enginecoolingsystemclogged, 1. Cleanair coolingarea (see EngineOwner's Manual).
2. Carburetorout of adjustment. 2. SeeEngineServiceDealer.
3. Oil levelis low. 3. Checkoil level(seeEngineOwner'sManual),
Engine doesnot 1. Misadjustedthrottle control or ignition switch, 1. SeeEngineOwner's Manualor EngineServiceDealer,
shut off.
Wheelsand Tines I. Improper use of controls. I. ReviewSections3 and 4.
will not turn. 2. Worn, broken,or misadjusteddrive belt(s). 2. See"Checking DriveBelt Tension,"Section5.
3. Internaltransmission wearor damage. 3 Contactlocaldealeror the factory.
4. Bolt loosein transmission pulley. 4. Tightenbolt.
Tines turn, but I. WheelDrive Pinsnot in WHEELDRIVE. I. See"WheelDrivePins" inSection 3.
wheelsdon't. 2. Bolt loosein transmission pulley. 2. Tightenbolt.
3. Internaltransmission wearor damage. 3. Contactlocal Dealeror the Factory.
Wheels Turn, but I. Tineholder mounting hardwaremissing. I. Replacehardware.
Tines Don't. 2. Bolt loosein transmission pulley. 2. Tightenbolt.
3. Internaltransmission wearor damage. 3. Contactlocal Dealeror the Factory.
Poortilling I. Worn tines. I. See"Bolo Tines" (Section5).
performance. 2. Improper DepthRegulatorsetting. 2. See"Tilling Tips & Techniques,"Section4.
3. Incorrect throttle setting. 3. SeeSection4.
4. ForwardDriveBelt slipping. 4. See"Checking ForwardDrive BeltTension," Section5.
TILLERATTACHMENTS
The attachments listed below are available for your tiller. The information is the most current at the time this manual was printed.
Contact your authorized dealer or the factory for current information.
BUMPER - The tubular steel bumper surrounds the engine to protect the air cleaner, starter assembly and fuel tank from damage.
FPJ_MEWEIGHTS - Solid steel weights attach to the sides of the tiller frame to provide added traction to the wheels.