Troy-Bilt 12208 - Manual (Page 25)

Sections: Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any corrections, refer to the appropriate information in this Manual, or in the Engine Owner’s Manual, for the
correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for
engine service. Contact your local authorized equipment dealer or the factory for all other service problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine does
not start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position.
5. Stale gasoline.
6. Dirtyairfilter(s).
7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
8. Carburetor out of adjustment.
9. Misadjusted throttle control.
10. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
1. Reconnect wire.
2. Put lever in START position.
3. Add fuel.
4. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
6. Clean or replace filter(s).
7. Inspect spark plug.
8. See Engine Service Dealer.
9. See Engine Service Dealer
10. See Engine Service Dealer.
Engine runs pooriy. 1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
6. Engine cooling system clogged. 1. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
2. Clean or replace (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
3. See Engine Service Dealer.
4. Replace with fresh gasoline.
5. See Engine Service Dealer.
6. Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling system clogged.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low. 1. Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
2. See Engine Service Dealer.
3. Check oil level (see Engine Owner’s Manual).
Engine does not
shut ott.
1. Misadjusted throttle control or ignition switch. 1. See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
Wheeis and Tines
wiii not turn. 1. Improper use of controls.
2. Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s).
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
4. Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
1. Review Sections 3 and 4.
2. See “Checking Drive Belt Tension,” Section 5.
3 Contact local dealer or the factory.
4. Tighten bolt.
Tines turn, but
wheeis don’t. 1. Wheel Drive Pins not in WHEEL DRIVE.
2. Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage. 1. See “Wheel Drive Pins” in Section 3.
2. Tighten bolt.
3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
Wheeis Turn, but
Tines Don’t. 1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing.
2. Bolt loose in transmission pulley.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage. 1. Replace hardware.
2. Tighten bolt.
3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
Poor tilling
performance. 1. Worn tines.
2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.
3. Incorrect throttle setting.
4. Forward Drive Belt slipping. 1. See “Bolo Tines” (Section 5).
2. See “Tilling Tips & Techniques,” Section 4.
3. See Section 4.
4. See “Checking Forward Drive Belt Tension,” Section 5.
TILLER ATTACHMENTS
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
A tubular steel bumper surrounds the engine to protect the air cleaner, starter assembly and fuel tank from damage. The bumper
is easy to install using existing engine mounting hardware.
FRAME WEIGHTS
Solid steel weights attach to the sides of the frame to provide added traction to the wheels. Installation hardware is included.
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