Troubleshooting Chart - Troy-Bilt Wide-Cut 34342 Owner's Manual

Section 5: Maintenance
WARNING
ATTENTION! This table describes service
guidelines only. It does not provide com-
plete service information. Complete service
is available from your authorized mower or
engine dealer. Before performing any of the
corrections in this table, refer to the appro-
priate information contained in this Manual
or the Engine Owner's Manual for the cor-
rect safety precautions and operating or
maintenance procedures.

Troubleshooting Chart

Possible cause
Engine malfunction (refer to engine manual).
Improperly adjusted drive linkage.
Dirty engine cooling fins or flywheel screen.
Faulty ignition.
Faulty spark plug.
Empty fuel tank.
Battery or charging malfunction (if applicable).
Improperly adjusted or dirty carburetor.
Improper oil level.
Dirty air cleaner element.
Improperly adjusted choke (if applicable).
Transmission malfunction.
Improperly adjusted drive linkage.
Broken, loose or worn belt(s).
Dull blade(s).
Throttle control out of adjustment.
Blade/brake system out of adjustment.
Blade(s) out of balance.
Loose hardware.
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Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark
plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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