Troy-Bilt TB130 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Problem Cause Remedy
Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged.
Spark plug boot disconnected.2.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.3.
Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 
Faulty spark plug.5.
Blocked fuel line.
Engine flooded. 7.
Fuel valve (if equipped) closed.8.
Engine not choked (if equipped with choke).
Engage blade control.
Connect wire to spark boot.2.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.3.
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section.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.5.
Clean fuel line.
Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not 7.
prime.
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Choke engine. See engine manual.
Engine runs erratic Spark plug boot loose.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 2.
Vent in gas cap plugged.3.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Dirty air cleaner.5.
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applied.
Connect and tighten spark plug boot.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh 2.
gasoline.
Clear vent.3.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Refer to engine manual.5.
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Engine overheats Engine oil level low.
Air flow restricted.2.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Clean area around and on top of engine.2.
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(hesitates) at
high speed
Spark plug gap too close. Adjust gap to .030”.
Idles poorly Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.
Dirty air cleaner.2.
Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.
Refer to engine manual.2.
Excessive Vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Bent cutting blade.2.
Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
See an authorized service dealer.2.
Mower will not
mulch grass
Wet grass. 
Excessively high grass. 2.
Dull blade.3.
Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until 
later to cut.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then 2.
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting path.
Sharpen or replace blade.3.
Uneven cut Wheels not positioned correctly. 
Dull blade.2.
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position.
Sharpen or replace blade.2.