Troy-Bilt 258 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

1.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

2.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

2.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

3.

Throttle control lever not in correct

3.

Move throttle lever to FAST or START

 

 

starting position. (If Equipped)

 

position.

 

4.

Blocked fuel line.

4.

Clean fuel line.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

6.

Engine flooded

6.

Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not

 

 

 

 

prime.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline

 

3.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

3.

Clear vent.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

5.

Replace air cleaner.

 

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

6.

See authorized service dealer.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Replace air cleaner.

 

3.

Air flow restricted.

3.

Remove blower housing and clean.

 

4.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

4.

See authorized service dealer.

Occasional skip (hesitates)

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to.030”.

at high speed

 

 

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

1.

Reset gap to.030” or replace spark

 

 

wide.

 

plug.

 

2.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

2.

See authorized service dealer.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Replace air cleaner.

Poor trimming

1.

Trimmer string too short.

1.

Replace trimmer string.

performance

2.

Trimmer string lengths are

2.

Adjust trimmer string to equal lengths.

 

 

substantially different.

 

 

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Replace air cleaner.

 

4.

Engine not at FULL throttle.

4.

Set engine to FULL throttle.

 

 

 

 

(If Equipped)

 

5.

Belt does not have enough tension.

5.

Check idler for proper belt tension.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.

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