Troy-Bilt 769-04090 warranty Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Choke not in ON position.

1.

Move choke to ON position.

 

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

4.

Engine not primed.

4.

Prime engine as instructed in

 

 

 

 

“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

 

 

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

 

 

 

7.

Safety key not in ignition on engine.

7.

Insert key fully into the switch.

 

 

 

 

8.

Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)

8.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Unit running on CHOKE.

1.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,

 

 

 

 

fresh gasoline.

 

3.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

3.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with

 

 

 

 

fresh fuel.

 

4.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

4.

Contact Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

1.

Contact Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.

Stop engine immediately and

Vibration

 

 

 

disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten

 

 

 

 

all bolts and nuts. If vibration

 

 

 

 

continues, have unit serviced by a

 

 

 

 

Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug

 

 

 

 

wire.

 

2.

Gas cap vent plugged.

2.

Remove ice and snow from gas

 

 

 

 

cap. Be certain vent is clear.

 

3.

Exhaust port plugged.

3.

Contact Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit fails

1.

Drive control cable in need of adjust-

1.

Adjust drive control cable. Refer to

to propel itself

 

ment.

 

“Adjustments”.

 

2.

Drive belt loose or damaged.

2.

Replace drive belt.

 

3.

Friction wheel worn.

3.

Replace friciton wheel.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit fails

1.

Chute assembly clogged.

1.

Stop engine immediately and

to discharge snow

 

 

 

disconnect spark plug wire. Clean

 

 

 

 

chute assembly and inside of

 

 

 

 

auger housing with clean-out tool

 

 

 

 

or a stick.

 

2.

Foreign object lodged in auger.

2.

Stop engine immediately and

 

 

 

 

disconnect spark plug wire.

 

 

 

 

Remove object from auger with

 

 

 

 

clean-out tool or a stick.

 

3.

Auger control cable in need of adjust-

3.

Refer to “Auger Control Test” .

 

 

ment.

 

 

 

4.

Auger belt loose or damaged.

4.

Refer to Maintenance section.

 

5.

Shear pin(s) sheared.

5.

Replace with new shear pin(s).

 

 

 

 

 

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Trouble-

Shooting

NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance.

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Contents 769-04090 06/10/08 Two-Stage Snow ThrowerTable of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support There are rotating blades inside Safety SymbolsDo not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain Your Responsibility Restrict the useTraining Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Your ResponsibilityOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeItems Required For Assembly Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerLoose Parts Assembling HandleAttaching the Shift Rod Attaching the Chute AssemblyClean-Out Tool Lamp WiringFinal Adjustments Drift Cutters If EquippedSkid Shoes Check the adjustment of the auger control as followsTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires AugerKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow ThrowerThis manual before Operating Choke Control$26% #/.42 Stopping The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersOperating Tips Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceGeneral Recommendations If possible, remove snow immediately after it fallsMaking AdjustmentsShift Rod Drive ControlChute Bracket Adjustment Chute AssemblySee Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows Auger ControlMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationReplacing Belts Remove Loosen Auger BeltPulley Slot Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Using a 3/4 wrench, hold the hex shaftSecure with the cupped washer and hex bolt removed earlier Friction WheelOff-Season Storage Problem Cause Remedy Trouble Shooting12.08.06 WarrantyFor parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on 6919 Parts List Pièces Détachées Adressez-vous au «Service après-vente»La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires Torque to 21 ft./lbs. maximum 305-342 cc618-04514 Worm Gear Box Ass’y w/ grease fitting Part RÉF Pièce Description For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Part RÉF Pièce Description Part RÉF Pièce Description For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Garantie la annule GarantieLubrification de et ’entretien conseilsDépannage Solution Causes ProblèmeUse PropreAccompagne qui moteur du d’utilisation notice la dans Jours, 30 de plus pendant entreposé être doit moteur le SiEntretien Frottement de Roue’essieu de Poulie la De Fente Et commandes lesMoteur du Tout empêcher pour’enlevez ÉloignezTarière la de d’entraînement Courroie Boulon l’autre retirezRoues LubrificationVitesse de ment ’engrenageRéglages Vitesses de levier du Tige Des l’entraînement de Commande’essieu Support de’utilisation Conseils Général d’ordre RecommandationsToucher Les de Évitez .65C 150F dépasser’huile et d’essence Pleins Faites NeGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil Goulotte la de Commande Roues des d’orientation CommandeGoulotte la de direction Fonctions 2 àSouffleuse la de Commandes Tarière la de Commande TiquesPneuma Bandages pneus des Pression Pas Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilGoulotte la de Installation Vitesses de levier du tige la de Installation«Réglages» Bien passe qu’il ce jusqu’à raccord le sur TapezGuidon du Montage Goulotte la de manivelle la de Montage’assemblage pour requis Articles Cisaillement de BoulonsResponsabilité Votre Remisage et EntretienMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisFormation PréparationVotre ’essence de ManipulationMachine la d’utiliser Sécurité de SymbolesModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées PiècesPhases deux neige à Souffleuse Ca.troybilt.www06/10/08

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