Troy-Bilt 70 warranty Problem Cause Remedy

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Trouble

Shooting

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

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

Engine fails to start

1.

Throttle lever not in correct starting

1.

Move throttle lever to FAST or

 

 

position.

 

START position.

 

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

3.

Choke not in CHOKE position (if

3.

Move choke lever to CHOKE

 

 

equipped).

 

position.

 

4.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

4.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

5.

Engine not primed (if equipped).

5.

Prime engine as instructed in

 

 

 

 

Engine Manual.

 

6.

Faulty spark plug.

6.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

 

 

 

7.

Safety switch not depressed.

7.

Safety switch must be depressed

 

 

by the front tab on the bag handle

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Safety switch wire is not connected to

 

when securing the bag.

 

8.

Connect safety switch wire to

 

 

engine or not properly grounded.

 

 

 

engine connector and ground to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mounting bracket.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark

 

 

 

 

plug wire.

 

2.

Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped).

2.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

 

3.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,

 

 

 

 

fresh gasoline.

 

4.

Low engine RPM.

4.

Always run engine at full throttle.

 

5.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

5.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with

 

 

 

 

fresh fuel.

 

6.

Dirty air cleaner.

6.

Refer to engine manual.

 

7.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

7.

See authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Refer to engine manual.

 

3.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

3.

See authorized service dealer.

Occasional skips

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to .030”.

(hesitates) at

2.

Carburetor idle mixture adjustment

2.

See authorized service dealer.

high speed

 

improperly set.

 

 

Excessive Vibration

1.

Loose parts or damaged impeller.

1.

See authorized service dealer.

Unit does not

1.

Discharge area clogged.

1.

Stop engine immediately and

discharge

 

 

 

disconnect spark plug wire. Clean

 

 

 

flail screen and inside of discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

opening.

 

2.

Foreign object lodged in impeller.

2.

Stop engine and disconnect spark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plug wire. Remove lodged object.

 

3.

Low engine RPM.

3.

Always run engine at full throttle.

 

4.

Vacuum bag is full.

4.

Empty bag.

Rate of discharge

1.

Low engine RPM.

1.

Always run engine at full throttle.

slows considerably

2.

Chipper blade dull.

2.

Replace chipper blade or see your

or composition of

 

 

 

authorized service dealer.

discharged material

 

 

 

 

changes

 

 

 

 

Unit fails to propel itself

1.

Drive control cable out of adjustment.

1.

Follow adjustment procedure

or slips when drive

 

 

 

in Servicing Your Yard Vacuum

control is engaged

2.

Drive belt worn or damaged.

 

section of manual.

2.

See authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual 31/2007Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Safety Labels Found On Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum StopSafe Operation Safe Operation Practices Removing Unit From Carton Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder VacuumOpening Carton Loose Parts In CartonAttaching The Handle Release the pin to lock the hose in place Attaching The Hose AssemblyHose adapter Bracket. See FigureAttaching The Bag Attaching The Blower ChuteOperating Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Know Your Yard VacuumBag Handle Nozzle/ Hose Vac LeverHose Handle BagChipper Shredder Using The Nozzle VacuumOperating To Empty BagPlug wire Using The Hose AssemblyNozzle Height Adjustment Do not attempt To shred, chip, orMaintaining Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum Removing the Flail Screen Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to retaining post Sharpening or Replacing Chipper BladeOff Season Storage Flat Head Cap Screws Chipper BladeProblem Cause Remedy Page Model Series 19 -0104 E Ring.500 Dia 20 -3035 Compression Spring To order replacement Parts, contact Or visitSaddle Washer, .320 Upper Handle Knob 710-1205 Drive Control12 B 21 a 40 -0962 Compression Spring 41 -0778A Mounting Bracket MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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