Troy-Bilt E66M PonyES, 665B Pro-line, 664Dpony Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Correction

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26Section 5: Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 FAST position.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Add fuel.

 

4.

Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position.

4.

See Engine Owner’s 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.

 

 

 

 

Engine runs poorly.

1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

1.

Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

 

2.

Dirty air filter(s).

2.

Clean or replace (see Engine Owner’s 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 Owner’s Manual).

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats.

1. Engine cooling system clogged.

1.

Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

 

2.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

2.

See Engine Service Dealer.

 

3.

Oil level is low.

3.

Check oil level (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

Engine does not

1. Misadjusted throttle control cable (recoil start model).

1.

See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.

shut off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels and Tines

1. Improper use of controls.

1.

Review Sections 3 and 4.

will not turn.

2. Forward Clutch: Misadjusted forward clutch control cable.

2.

Adjust cable tension (Section 5).

 

3.

Reverse Clutch: Misadjusted clutch control cable.

3.

Adjust cable tension (Section 5).

 

4.

Worn or broken clutch belt(s).

4.

Check belts. Replace parts as needed (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 don’t.

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 Don’t.

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 Clutch Belt Tension,” Section 5.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual Engine Information Table of ContentsFinding Model Number Calling Customer SupportTraining SafetySafety Alert Symbol PreparationKeep children and pets away Maintenance and StorageSafety Use slower engine speedsDecals To Avoid Serious InjuryIntroduction AssemblyHardware BAG Parts List Inspect UnitAssistance Attach Reverse Clutch Control CableAttach Forward Clutch Control Cable Check AIR Pressure in Tires AssemblyAttach Wheel Gear Lever Marked NegForward Clutch Control Features and ControlsWheel Gear Lever To Operate the Forward Clutch ControlReverse Clutch Control Features and ControlsEngine Controls Depth RegulatorStarting and Stopping Engine PRE-START ChecklistOperation BREAK-IN OperationStarting the Engine Operating the TillerOperation Stopping the EngineFor reverse motion of the wheels and tines Stopping the Tiller and EngineTilling Tips & Techniques Choosing correct wheel and tine speedsTerrace Gardening Tilling across slopes without using terracesTilling up and down slopes Power Composting Loading and Unloading the TillerCheck Hardware MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Check Tire PressureCheck for OIL Leaks MaintenanceTransmission Gear OIL Service To Check Transmission Gear Oil LevelAIR Cleaner Service Engine CleaningEngine OIL Service Spark Plug ServiceBolo Tines Wheel Gear Cable AdjustmentOFF Season Storage Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension Cutting Edge TineChecking and Adjusting Reverse Clutch Belt Tension Checking Forward Belt TensionInstalling Forward Clutch Belt Removing Forward Clutch BeltRemoving Reverse Clutch Belt Reverse Clutch Belt Removal and ReplacementInstalling Reverse Clutch Belt Battery Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause CorrectionROW MARKER- Model OEM-290-257 Bumper Model OEM-290-254HILLER/FURROWER Model OEM-290-251

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