Troy-Bilt 569 Trouble Shooting, Problem, Cause, Remedy, Engine runs erratic, Engine overheats

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Trouble

6

Trouble

Shooting

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer.

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control disengaged.

1.

Engage blade control.

 

 

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.

Fuel valve closed.

4.

Open fuel valve. See engine manual.

 

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

 

7.

Engine flooded.

7.

Wait a few minutes to restart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,

 

 

 

 

fresh gasoline.

 

3.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

3.

Clear vent.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

5.

Refer to engine manual.

 

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

6.

Refer to engine manual.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Remove blower housing

 

 

 

 

and clean.

 

3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.

3.

Refer to engine manual.

 

 

 

 

Occasional skips

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1. Adjust gap to .030”.

(hesitates) at

2.

Carburetor idle mixture adjustment

2.

Refer to engine manual.

high speed

 

improperly set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap

1. Reset gap to .030” or replace

 

 

too wide.

 

spark plug.

 

2.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

2.

Refer to engine manual.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Refer to engine manual.

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance

Vibration

 

 

 

blade.

 

2.

Bent cutting blade.

2.

See an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

Mower will not

1.

Wet grass.

1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait

mulch grass (If

 

 

 

until later to cut.

2.

Excessively high grass.

2.

Mow once at a high cutting height,

Equipped)

 

 

 

then mow again at desired height or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

make a narrower cutting path.

 

3.

Dull blade.

3.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

 

 

 

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels not positioned correctly.

1. Place all four wheels in same

 

 

 

 

height position.

 

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

 

 

 

Mower will not

1.

Belt not installed properly.

1. Check belt for proper pulley installation

self propel

 

 

 

and movement.

2.

Debris clogging drive operation.

2.

Stop engine, disconnect spark plug

 

 

 

 

 

wire, and clean out debris.

 

3.

Damaged or worn belt.

3.

Inspect and replace belt.

 

 

 

 

 

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