Troy-Bilt 12097 - Manual (Page 14)

Sections: Maintenance
A WARNING
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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 tollow these instructions can resuit in serious personai injury or property damage.
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.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine does not start. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture.
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Priming procedure not correct.
5. Dirty air filter(s).
6. Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.
7. On/Off Switch in OFF position.
1. Reconnect wire to spark plug.
2. Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Refer to starting procedure in manual.
5. Clean or replace air filters.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Move On/Off Switch to ON.
Engine runs poorly or
has low power under
tilling conditions.
1. Fouled spark plug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3. Stale fuel mixture.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.
2. Clean or replace dirty air filters.
3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
4. Adjust carburetor. See Manual.
Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling fins clogged.
2. Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture.
1. Remove dirt and debris from fins.
2. Drain tank; fill with correct mixture.
Tines stop rotating. 1. Object wedged between tines and hood.
2. Internal transmission problem.
1. Remove wedged object.
2. Authorized service dealer.
SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS
Decals are not shown at full size. See Parts List pages for reordering information.
A CAUTION
• READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
• KNOW THE LOCATION AND
FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN
PUCE AND WORKINC.
• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR
UNINSTRUaEO ADULTS TO
OPERATE MACHINE.
• SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE
MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES
OR MAKING REPAIRS.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM
MACHINE.
• KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING
PARTS.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
REVERSING OR PULLING THE
MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.
On top, left-side tine
shield
A warning
Hot surfaces can
cause severe burns.
Do not touch I
muffler or |
adjacent areas. I
On rear, left-side
tine shield
A warning
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES.
ROTATING TINES WIU UUSE INJURY.
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On right-side
handlebar
Place Free Hand On Handlebar When
Starting Engine.
On right-side handlebar
On rear, right-side tine
shield
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