Troy-Bilt 12065 - Manual (Page 31)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any of the procedures in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information con­
tained in this 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 TROY-BILT tiller
dealer or the Factory for service problems with the machine.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine Does Not Start.
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Stale gasoline.
4. Incorrect choke setting.
5. Dirty air filter.
6. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Reconnect wire.
2. Add gasoline.
3. Drain gasoline and add fresh gasoline.
4. Put choke in correct setting (Page 14).
5. Replace (Page 26).
6. Inspect spark plug (Page 26).
7. See Engine Service Dealer.
Engine Runs Poorly.
1. Bad spark plug.
2. Incorrect choke setting.
3. Dirty air filter(s).
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
5. Stale gasoline.
6. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
7. Engine cooling system clogged.
1. Inspect spark plug (Page 26).
2. Put choke in correct setting (Page 14).
3. Replace (Page 26).
4. See Engine Service Dealer.
5. Drain gasoline and add fresh gasoline.
6. See Engine Service Dealer.
7. Clean debris guard and fins.
Engine Overheats.
1. Engine cooling system clogged.
2. Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low. 1. Clean debris guard and fins.
2. See Engine Service Dealer.
3. Check and add oil (Page 23).
Engine does not shut off.
1. Defective engine throttle lever. 1. See Engine Service Dealer.
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