Troy-Bilt 42030, 42031, 42012, 42010 manual Troubleshooting

Section 5: Maintenance

Troubleshooting

TROUBLE	POSSIBLE PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Engine won’t start	Ignition key in STOP position	Turn key to RUN “	” position
	Choke knob in incorrect position	Move choke knob to FULL CHOKE position
	Engine throttle lever in incorrect starting	Move throttle lever to correct
	position	starting position
	Engine not primed enough (when cold)	Push primer button several more times
	Engine primed too much (when cold)	Rotate choke knob to OFF position, move
		throttle lever to idle position, attempt
		to start engine, then proceed with normal
		starting procedure. DO NOT re-prime!
	Spark plug wire disconnected	Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
	Fouled or faulty spark plug	Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
		spark plug
	Gasoline tank empty	Fill gasoline tank
	Fuel shutoff valve is closed	Open fuel shutoff valve
	Carb / fuel line “varnished” from old gas	Contact dealer
Engine difficult to start	Incorrect choke knob setting	Rotate choke knob to correct setting
	Engine throttle lever in incorrect position	Rotate throttle lever to correct
		starting position
	Fuel shutoff valve closed	Open fuel shutoff valve
	Engine not primed enough	Push primer button several more times
	Stale gasoline in tank	Drain gasoline from tank, refill tank with
		fresh gasoline
	Fouled or faulty spark plug	Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
		spark plug
Engine idles rough	Faulty or fouled spark plug	Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
		spark plug
	Incorrect choke setting	After the engine starts, gradually rotate the
		choke knob to the NO CHOKE position
Engine overheats	Dirty air screen	Remove all debris from air screen
	Low engine oil level	Check oil, add as necessary
	Dirty cooling fins	Clean cooling fins
	Loose spark plug	Disconnect spark plug wire, re-tighten plug
Auger drive lever does not actuate auger	Tension too low on spring at lower	Increase tension on spring
	end of auger drive control rod
	Broken auger shear bolts	Replace auger shear bolts
	Loose or broken spring	Replace spring	(continued)

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