Troubleshooting Chart - Troy-Bilt TB225 Operator's Manual

CAUSE
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
Fouled spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air filter is plugged
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
Improper idle speed
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
Dirty air filter
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
Fouled spark plug
TROUBLESHOOTING
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
ACTION
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible
Place choke lever into position 3, squeeze the throttle trigger and
pull the starter rope
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Adjust the idle speed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
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