Troy-Bilt 42000 - Manual (Page 29)

Troubleshooting
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine will not start Ignition key into the “STOP" position Rotate ignition key into the “S” position
Spark plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
Fuel tank empty Fillfueltank
Fouled spark plug Service or replace spark plug
Throttle in “IDLE” position Move the throttle into the “■*»” position
Engine not primed enough Push the primer button several more times
Engine primed too much Rotate the choke knob to the “NO CHOKE”
position; position the throttle in the “IDLE”
position. Pull the recoil starter several
times to burn off excess fuel. Proceed with
normal starting
Fuel shut-off valve closed Open fuel shut-off valve
Carburetor/fuel line clogged See your local engine dealer
Engine is difficult to start Incorrect choke knob setting Reposition choke knob
Throttle in the incorrect position Move the throttle into the position
Fuel shut-off valve closed Open fuel shut-off valve
Engine not primed enough Push the primer button several more times
Stale fuel in fuel tank Drain the fuel tank and fill with fresh
gasoline
Engine runs rough Loose spark plug Tighten spark plug
Fouled spark plug Service or replace spark plug
incorrect choke setting If the engine is warm, the choke knob
should be in the “NO CHOKE” position
Engine overheats Loose spark plug Tighten spark plug
Dirty engine air (flywheel) screen Clean engine air (flywheel) screen
Low engine oil level Add engine oil as needed
Dirty engine cooling fins Clean engine cooling fins
Auger does not rotate when auger drive control
lever is squeezed
Auger drive control cable out of adjustment Adjust auger drive control cable
Broken auger shear bolts Replace auger shear bolts (page 27)
Broken idler spring (at lower end of auger
drive control cable) Replace spring
Broken auger drive control cable Replace cable
Belt guides out of adjustment Adjust belt guides 1/16” to 1/8” (1mm to
3mm) away from the belt
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