Troy-Bilt TB4000 manual Troubleshooting, U S E T I O N

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Section 7

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT START

 

C A U S E

A C T I O N

On/Off Stop Control is in STOP position

Turn On/Off Stop Control to START

Empty fuel tank

Fill fuel tank

Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough

Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times

Engine flooded

Use starting procedure with choke lever in the

 

RUN position, Pg. 14

Old Gasoline

Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline

Fouled spark plug

Replace or clean the spark plug

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

 

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Air Filter is Plugged

Replace or clean the air filter

Old Gasoline

Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline

Improper carburetor adjustment

Adjust per instruction Pg. 22

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

 

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Old Gasoline

Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline

Improper carburetor adjustment

Take to an authorized service dealer for

 

carburetor adjustment

Cutting attachment bound with grass

Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment

Dirty air filter

Clean or replace the air filter

 

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Old Gasoline

Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline

Improper carburetor adjustment

Take to an authorized service dealer for

 

carburetor adjustment

 

CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Cutting attachment bound with grass

Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment

Cutting attachment out of line

Refill with new line

Inner reel bound up

Replace the inner reel

Cutting head dirty

Clean inner reel and outer spool

Line welded

Disassemble, remove the welded section

 

and rewind the line

Line twisted when refilled

Disassemble and rewind the line

Not enough line is exposed

Push the Bump Knob and pull out line until

 

4 inches (102 mm) of line is outside of the

 

cutting attachment

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Contents Owner/Operator Manual Cycle Trimmer Brush Cutter Introduction Table of ContentsAccessory 182153 Spark Arrestor Kit Service InformationSymbol Meaning SafetySafety Warnings for GAS Trimmers Before OperatingWhile Operating with Cutting Blade While OperatingOther Safety Warnings Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol For Service INFORMATION, CallTRIMMER/BRUSH Cutter Safety Symbol Meaning Unleaded FuelOIL Thrown Objects and Rotating Cutter can Cause Severe InjuryApplications Know Your UnitInstalling and Adjusting the J-HANDLE AssemblyInstalling AdjustingRemoving and Installing Cutting Attachment Shield Installing the HarnessRemove the Cutting Attachment and Install the Cutting Blade Remove the Cutting Attachment ShieldRemove the Cutting Attachment Install the Cutting Attachment Remove the Cutting Blade and Install the Cutting AttachmentRecommended OIL Type Oil and FuelRecommended Fuel Type Fueling Unit OperationStarting Instructions Engine Re-Start Warm Engine With Fuel Stopping InstructionsHolding the Trimmer Adjusting Trimming Line LengthTips for Best Trimming Results Decorative Trimming Using the Cutting BladeCutting Blade Operating Tips Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceWhen Maintenance Needed GO to Line InstallationGo To for Membrane Line Installation Single Line InstallationReplacement Parts Installing a Prewound ReelChecking the OIL Level Changing the OILCleaning the Air Filter AIR Filter MaintenanceOil and Fuel, Recommended Fuel Clean Air Filter Carburetor AdjustmentRocker ARM Clearance Check FuelReplacing the Spark Plug Cleaning ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PartsStorage Long Term StorageU S E T I O N Troubleshooting200-10,000 rpm SpecificationsInch 0.655 mm Owners Warranty Responsibilities WarrantyManufacturers Warranty Coverage MTD Southwest Inc

TB4000 specifications

The Troy-Bilt TB4000 is a versatile and reliable workhorse designed for homeowners and landscapers alike. This compact tiller blends power, efficiency, and user-friendly features, making it an indispensable tool for garden enthusiasts looking to cultivate and maintain their soil.

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