Engine runs erratically, Engine consumes excessive amounts of oil, Engine runs well – Troy-Bilt 8 HP User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
WHAT TO DO AND REFERENCE
WHAT TO DO AND REFERENCE
27. ENGINE RUNS ERRATICALLY
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W ater or dirt in gasoline or carburetor.
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C arburetor m ay need adjustm ent. S ee S ec
tion 6.
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S park plug fouled or dirty. Spark plug w ire
loose or dam aged. S ee S ection 6.
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Loose or cracked carburetor.
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G overnor linkage not adjusted properly, or
binding. *1 D o not attem pt to service by yourself.
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G overnor not functioning properly. *1 D o not
attem pt to service by yourself.
28. ENGINE CONSUMES
EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL
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P iston rings w orn, broken or not installed
properly. D irt m ight be getting through carbure
tor to engine. *1.
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C heck pan gasket, engine seals and drain
plugs for leaks. *1.
29. ENGINE RUNS WELL,
BUT LABORS UNDER TILLER LOAD
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C heck governor linkage for freedom of
m ovem ent.
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C heck throttle setting and carburetor ad
justm ent.
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Tilling depth possibly too deep, low er adjust
m ent bar.
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P ossible w orn bronze tiller w orm gear or
loose drive shaft (on w ell-used tiller).
30. KEY SWITCH WILL NOT
START ENGINE
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C heck battery term inals for corrosion. S ee
S ection 6.
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D ischarged battery. S ee S ection 6.
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D efective solenoid. See S ection 6.
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S hort in key sw itch or key sw itch w ire har
ness. See Section 6.
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C heck starter m otor m ounting bolts for
looseness.
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H ave engine service dealer inspect starter
m otor.
31. ENGINE WONT
RECHARGE BATTERY
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B attery w on’t take or hold a charge. H ave it
tested by a qualified battery technician.
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R echarging line diode or engine stator m ight
be defective. *1.
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B attery recharging w ire m ay be loose or
broken.
32. BATTERY GETS HOT
AND/OR FOAMS
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B attery acid level low . S ee S ection 6.
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B attery acid level too high (foam s). See S ec
tion 6.
We’re here to serve you!
We want to hear from you if you have any
questions or problems concerning your tiller.
Simply call our Technical Service Department
for prompt, efficient service.
*1 S ee authorized engine service deaier.
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