Troy-Bilt 12215 - Manual (Page 14)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual
and the Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine
Service Dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized dealer for service problems with the machine.
Engine does not start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire to spark plug.
2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture. 2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.
3. Stale fuel mixture. 3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Priming procedure not correct. 4. Refer to starting procedure in manual.
5. Dirty air filter(s). 5. Clean or replace air filters.
6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug.
7. On/Off Switch in OFF position. 7. Move On/Off Switch to ON.
Engine runs poorly or 1. Fouled spark plug. 1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.
has low power under 2. Dirty air filter(s). 2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.
tilling conditions. 3. Stale fuel mixture. 3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment. 4. Adjust carburetor. See Manual.
Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling fins clogged. 1. Remove dirt and debris from fins.
2. Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture. 2. Drain tank; fill with correct mixture.
Tines stop rotating. 1. Object wedged between tines and hood. 1. Remove wedged object.
2. Internal transmission problem. 2. Authorized service dealer.
Section 5: Maintenance
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis-
connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS
Decals are not shown at full size. See Parts List pages for reordering information.
On top, left-side tine
shield
WARNING
WARNING
Hot surfaces can
cause severe burns.
Do not touch
muffler or
adjacent areas.
1904549 Rev A
On rear, right-side tine
shield
On right-
side han-
dlebar
On top of handlebar
On right-side handlebar
On rear, left-side
tine shield
1918221.A(1/00)
OFF
ON
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION