Troy-Bilt 128T manual Troubleshooting, Safety and Operating Decals

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Section 5: Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, dis- connect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual and the Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct safety precautions and servicing procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized dealer for service problems with the machine.

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

Engine does not start.

1. Spark plug wire disconnected.

1.

Reconnect wire to spark plug.

 

2.

Out of gas/two-cycle oil fuel mixture.

2.

Check fuel tank. Add fuel mixture.

 

3.

Stale fuel mixture.

3. Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.

 

4.

Priming procedure not correct.

4.

Refer to starting procedure in manual.

 

5.

Dirty air filter(s).

5.

Clean or replace air filters.

 

6.

Worn, corroded or broken spark plug.

6.

Replace spark plug.

 

7.

On/Off Switch in OFF position.

7.

Move On/Off Switch to ON.

 

 

 

 

Engine runs poorly or

1. Fouled spark plug.

1.

Remove, inspect, clean spark plug.

has low power under

2. Dirty air filter(s).

2.

Clean or replace dirty air filters.

tilling conditions.

3. Stale fuel mixture.

3.

Drain old mixture. Add fresh mixture.

 

4.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

4. Adjust carburetor. See Manual.

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats.

1. Engine cooling fins clogged.

1.

Remove dirt and debris from fins.

 

2.

Improper amount of oil in fuel mixture.

2.

Drain tank; fill with correct mixture.

 

 

 

 

Tines stop rotating.

1. Object wedged between tines and hood.

1.

Remove wedged object.

 

2.

Internal transmission problem.

2. Authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY AND OPERATING DECALS

Decals are not shown at full size. See Parts List pages for reordering information.

On right-side handlebar

On rear, right-side tine

shield

On rear, left-side

On top of handlebar

tine shield

On top, left-side tine shield

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Preparation SafetyTraining OperationNever perform maintenance when SafetyMAINTENANCE/STORAGE If fuel tank must be drained, do so outdoorsIntroduction AssemblyAssembly Steps Unpacking InstructionsAssembly Chart 1 Fuel MixtureEngine Controls Features and ControlsKnow Your Equipment Stopping Starting the Engine OperationPRE-START Preparation Starting the EngineTilling and Cultivating Adjusting Tine PatternsOperation CultivatingAttachments Using the Edger AttachmentPower Lawn Rake Attachment OEM-290-263 Tilling PatternsEngine Maintenance MaintenanceEquipment Maintenance Spark Plug Cooling System MaintenanceTine Removal Installation Arranging Tines for Narrow TillingArranging Tines For Stony Soil Conditions Off-Season Storage ProcedureStorage Troubleshooting Safety and Operating DecalsParts List Ref # DescriptionParts List Edger Attachment Page Index Y, ZMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019