Troy-Bilt 12211 Tiller User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any corrections, refer to the appropriate information in this Manual, or in the Engine Owners 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 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Reconnect wire.
not start. 2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set. 2. Put lever in START position.
3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Add fuel.
4. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position. 4. See Engine Owners Manual.
5. Stale gasoline. 5. Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.
6. Dirty air filter(s). 6. Clean or replace filter(s).
7. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. 7. Inspect spark plug.
8. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. See Engine Service Dealer.
9. Misadjusted throttle control. 9. See Engine Service Dealer
10.Dirt or water in fuel tank. 10. See Engine Service Dealer.
Keyswitch does 1. Electrical connections loose or disconnected. 1. Tighten or reconnect wiring.
not start engine 2. Battery discharged. 2. Charge battery (see Battery Maintenance, Section 5).
(electric start 3. Broken wire in wiring system. 3. Replace broken wiring.
model only) 4. Malfunctioning starter motor. 4. See Engine Service Dealer.
5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean terminals (see Battery Maintenance, Section 5).
6. Poor contact on ground wire terminals. 6. Scrape paint off terminals.
Engine runs poorly. 1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. 1. Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owners Manual).
2. Dirty air filter(s). 2. Clean or replace (see Engine Owners Manual).
3. Carburetor out of adjustment. 3. See Engine Service Dealer.
4. Stale gasoline. 4. Replace with fresh gasoline.
5. Dirt or water in fuel tank. 5. See Engine Service Dealer.
6. Engine cooling system clogged. 6. Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owners Manual).
Engine overheats. 1. Engine cooling system clogged. 1. Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owners Manual).
2. Carburetor out of adjustment. 2. See Engine Service Dealer.
3. Oil level is low. 3. Check oil level (see Engine Owners Manual).
Engine does not 1. Misadjusted throttle control cable (recoil start model). 1. See Engine Owners Manual or Engine Service Dealer.
shut off. 2. Keyswitch wire harness malfunction (electric start model.) 2. See Engine Service Dealer.
Wheels and Tines 1. Improper use of controls. 1. Review Sections 3 and 4.
will not turn. 2. Forward Drive: Misadjusted forward clutch rod. 2. See Handlebar Height Adjustment, Section 3.
3. Reverse Drive: Broken or misadjusted belt. 3. Replace belt or adjust belt tension (Section 5).
4. Worn, broken, or misadjusted drive belt(s). 4. See Checking Drive Belt Tension, Section 5.
5. Internal transmission wear or damage. 5. Contact local dealer or the factory.
6. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 6. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
Tines turn, but 1. Wheel mounting hardware missing. 1. Replace hardware.
wheels dont. 2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 2. Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.
3. Internal transmission wear or damage. 3. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
4. Misadjusted wheel gear cable. 4. See Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment, Section 5.
5. Wheel Gear Lever not fully engaged. 5. Engage lever (see Section 3).
Wheels Turn, but 1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing. 1. Replace hardware.
Tines Dont. 2. Internal transmission wear or damage. 2. Contact local Dealer or the Factory.
Poor tilling 1. Worn tines. 1. See Bolo Tines (Section 5).
performance. 2. Improper Depth Regulator setting. 2. See Tilling Tips & Techniques, Section 4.
3. Incorrect throttle setting. 3. See Section 4.
4. Belt(s) slipping. 4. See Checking Drive Belt Tension, Section 5.
Battery (if so 1. Broken wiring in engine recharging circuit. 1. Contact Engine Service Dealer.
equipped) does not 2. Malfunctioning engine recharging system. 2. Contact Engine Service Dealer.
charge during
3. Discharged or dead battery. 3. See Battery Maintenance, Section 5.
engine operation.