Troy-Bilt 12235 owner manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

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.

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/two-cycle oil fuel mixture.	2.	Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.
	3.	Stale fuel mixture.	3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
	4.	Priming procedure not correct.	4.	Refer to starting procedure 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 fuel mixture.		3.	Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.
	4.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	4. Adjust carburetor. See Manual.
Engine overheats.	1. Engine cooling fins clogged.		1.	Remove dirt and debris from fins.
	2.	Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture.	2.	Drain tank; fill with correct mixture.
Tines stop rotating.	1. Object wedged between tines and hood.		1.	Remove wedged object.
	2.	Internal transmission problem.	2.	Authorized service dealer.

SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS

Decals are not shown at full size. See Parts List pages for reordering information.

WARNING

Hot surfaces can

cause severe burns.

Do not touch	RevA
muffler or	1904549
adjacent areas.

On rear, left-side tine shield

WARNING

On top, left-side tine shield

On rear, right-side tine

shield

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On top of handlebar

On right-side handlebar

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