Troy-Bilt PONY 664DM - Manual (Page 26)

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A WARNING
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Before inspecting, cieaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for aii moving parts to
come to a compiete stop, disconnect spark piug wire and move wire away from spark piug.
Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.
Faiiure to toiiow these instructions can resuit in serious personai injury or property damage.
TROUBLESHOOTtNG
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine dees
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. Dirty air filter(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 FAST 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 poorly. 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 otf. 1. Misadjusted throttle control cable (recoil start model). 1. See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
Wheels and Tines
will not turn. 1. Improper use of controls.
2. Forward Clutch: Misadjusted forward clutch control cable.
3. Reverse Clutch: Misadjusted clutch control cable.
4. Worn or broken clutch belt(s).
5. Internal transmission wear or damage.
6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 1. Review Sections 3 and 4.
2. Adjust cable tension (Section 5).
3. Adjust cable tension (Section 5).
4. Check belts. Replace parts as needed (Section 5).
5. Contact local dealer or the factory.
6. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
Tines turn, but
wheels don’t. 1. Wheel mounting hardware missing.
2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage.
4. Misadjusted wheel gear cable.
5. Wheel Gear Lever not fully engaged. 1. Replace hardware.
2. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
4. See “Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment,” Section 5.
5. Engage lever (see Section 3).
Wheels Turn, but
Tines Don’t. 1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing.
2. Internal transmission wear or damage. 1. Replace hardware.
2. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
Poor tilling
performance. 1. Worn tines.
2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.
3. Incorrect throttle setting.
4. Belt(s) slipping. 1. See “Bolo Tines” (Section 5).
2. See “Tilling Tips & Techniques,” Section 4.
3. See Section 4.
4. See “Checking Clutch Belt Tension,” Section 5.