Troy-Bilt 5210R manual Troubleshooting

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ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble

Engine won'tstart.

Engine is difficult to start.

Engine idles rough.

 

Possible Problem

 

Solution

 

Ignition key in OFF position.

 

Turn key to ON position.

 

Spark plug wire

 

Reconnect spark plug wire

 

 

 

disconnected.

 

to spark plug.

 

Gas tank empty.

 

Fill gas tank.

 

Fouled spark plug.

 

Remove, clean, inspect, (or

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace), re-gap and

 

 

 

 

reinstall spark plug.

 

Engine Control Lever is in

 

Move Engine Control Lever to

 

 

 

idle position.

 

its FAST position.

 

Engine not primed enough.

 

Push primer button several

 

 

 

 

 

 

more times.

 

Engine primed too much.

 

Move choke knob to its OFF

 

 

 

 

position, and Engine Control

 

 

 

 

Lever to idle. Attempt to start

 

 

 

 

engine - this should burn

 

 

 

 

up excess gas in carburetor.

 

 

 

 

Then proceed with normal

 

 

 

 

starting procedure.

 

Fuel shutoff valve closed.

 

Open fuel shutoff valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect Choke Knob setting.

 

Reposition Choke Knob.

 

Engine Control Lever is in

 

Move Engine Control Lever to

 

incorrect position.

 

its FAST position.

 

Fuel shutoff valve closed.

 

Open fuel shutoff valve.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine not primed enough.

 

 

Push primer button several

 

 

 

 

times.

 

Stale gas in tank.

 

 

Drain gas. Refill with fresh gas.

 

 

 

 

Faulty spark plug.

 

 

Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap,

 

 

 

 

and reinstall spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty or fouled spark plug.

 

 

Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap,

 

 

 

 

and reinstall spark plug.

 

Incorrect choke setting.

 

 

After engine starts, move engine

 

 

 

 

choke knob gradually to its

 

 

 

 

NO CHOKE position.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents III Features and Controls Table of Contents Page Canada For Service or PartsAddress Hours Telephone Numbers U.S.APreparation TrainingOperation SafetyDecals Maintenance and StorageEasy Assembly Easy Assembly Connect the Ignition Ground WiresAttach the Handlebars Attach Cables to Control Levers Attach the Deflector Chute AssemblyAdd Oil to the Engine Attach the drift slicers to the snowthrowersauger housingCheck the TiresAir Pressure Check the nansmissionGear Oil LevelSnow Thrower Controls Snow Thrower and Engine ControlsScraper Blade Figure Engine Ignition KeyswitchSnow Thrower and Engine Controls Engine ControlsSnow Thrower and Engine Controls Starting Pre-start ChecklistOperation Moving the Snowthrower in Reverse StoppingOperation Changing SpeedsSnow Throwing Tips Operation Engine Maintenance Engine and Snowthrower MaintenanceSpark Plug Engine and Snowthrower MaintenanceCarburetor Adjustment Engine Ignition SystemWheel Drive Belt Removal and Installation Wheel Drive Cable AdjustmentAuger Drive Cable Adjustment Auger Drive Belt Removal and Installation Before After Every Each Hours EndSeason Troubleshooting Not make auger spin Auger spins when AugerEngine overheats Auger drive lever doesSnowthrower doesnt Wheels turn when WheelWheel Drive Lever does Not make wheels turnWontcrank engine Snowthrower makesSloping cut in snow Electric start motorSnowthrower SpecificationsLimited Three Year Warranty

5210R specifications

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