Troy-Bilt 12234 owner manual Storage, Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

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Section 5: Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.

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

REPLACING WORN TINE SECTIONS

The tines are excessively worn if tilling takes much longer than before and soil is not being mixed thoroughly enough.

1.Prop the machine forward so it rests on the front of the tubular carrying handle. The work surface should be flat and firm.

2.Remove the ring lock pin (A, Figure 12) from both sides of the unit. Remove the old tine sections and replace them with new tine sections. Refer to Figure 12 and the tine position shown in the Parts List for tine positioning details. Insert the ring lock pins through the rounded side of the tine shafts and snap the ring over the shaft (see DETAIL - Ring Lock Pin, Figure 10, in Section 4).

STORAGE

WARNING

•Never store your equipment when there is fuel in the fuel tank.

•Never place your equipment near any source of sparks or open flame (such as from a hot water heater, a space heater or clothes dryer).

Failure to comply can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol- blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE PROCEDURE

•Protect the engine and perform recom- mended engine maintenance by fol- lowing the engine storage instructions found in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

NOTE: Be sure to protect the fuel lines, carburetor and fuel tank from gum de- posits by removing the fuel or by treating the fuel with a stabilizer. See Engine Owner’s Manual for more infor- mation.

•Remove tines. Clean all soil and debris from dust covers and tine shaft. Lubri- cate tine shaft with light oil. Replace tines.

•Cover engine and store equipment in a dry, sheltered location.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized dealer for service problems with the machine.

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine does not start.

1. Spark plug wire disconnected.

1. Reconnect wire to spark plug.

 

2.

Out of gas.

2.

Check fuel tank.

 

3.

Stale gas.

3. Drain old gas. Replace with fresh gas.

 

4.

Priming/Choking procedure not correct.

4.

Refer to Priming/Choking procedure

 

 

 

 

and starting instructions in manual.

 

5.

Dirty air filter(s).

5.

Clean or replace air filters.

 

6.

Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.

6.

Replace spark plug.

 

7.

On/Off Switch in OFF position.

7.

Move On/Off Switch to ON.

 

 

 

 

Engine runs poorly or

1. Fouled spark plug.

1.

Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.

has low power under

2. Dirty air filter(s).

2.

Clean or replace dirty air filters.

tilling conditions.

3. Stale gas.

3.

Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel.

 

4.

Carburetor malfunction/fuel filter

4.

See authorized engine service dealer.

 

 

clogged/ignition malfunction/valves stuck, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats.

1. Engine cooling system clogged.

1.

Remove debris.

 

2.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

2.

See an authorized engine dealer.

 

 

 

 

Tines stop rotating.

1. Object wedged between tines and hood.

1.

Remove wedged object.

 

2.

Internal transmission problem.

2.

See an authorized engine dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Tiller/Edger See Back Cover for Customer Service Information Safety TrainingPreparation OperationSafety MAINTENANCE/STORAGENever perform maintenance when If fuel tank must be drained, do so out- doorsAssembly Assembly StepsIntroduction Unpacking InstructionsFeatures and Controls Know Your EquipmentTILLER/EDGER Controls Engine ControlsOperation PRE-START PreparationStopping Starting the Engine Adjusting Tine Positions OperationTilling and Cultivating CultivatingPower Lawn Rake Attachment Model AttachmentsLawn Aerator Attachment Model Edger Attachment ModelMaintenance Equipment MaintenanceRequired Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Engine MaintenanceTine Removal Installation Arranging Tines for Narrow TillingTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action OFF-SEASON Storage ProcedureStorage Replacing Worn Tine SectionsTransmission Assembly Ref. # DescriptionParts List Safety and Operating Decals Optional AttachmentsWarranty Service Customer Service and Technical ServiceReplacement Parts Engine Service and Repair

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