Troy-Bilt GT54 manual Troubleshooting, Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action

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SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged.

Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position.

 

Parking brake not engaged.

Engage parking brake.

 

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

Throttle control lever not in correct

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

 

starting position.

 

 

Choke not activated

Pull out the CHOKE control.

 

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.

 

Blocked fuel line.

Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter.

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace plug.

 

Engine flooded.

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.

Engine runs erratic

Unit running with CHOKE activated.

Push CHOKE control in.

 

Spark plug wire(s) loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).

 

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30

 

 

days old) gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so equipped.

 

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30

 

 

days old) gasoline.

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam

 

 

precleaner.

Engine overheats

Engine oil level low.

Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil.

 

Air flow restricted.

Clean grass clippings and debris from around the

 

 

engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.

Engine hesitates at high RPM

Spark plug gap too close.

Remove spark plug and reset the gap.

Idles poorly

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

Replace spark plug. Set plug gap.

 

wide.

 

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean

 

 

pre-cleaner.

Excessive vibration

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.

 

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

Replace blade.

Mower will not mulch grass

Engine speed too low.

Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

 

Wet grass.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.

 

Excessively high grass.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at

 

 

desired height or make a narrower cutting swath.

 

Dull blade.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut

Deck not balanced properly.

Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

 

Dull blade.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

Uneven tire pressure.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Towing Page Slope Gauge Attaching the Battery Cables Tire PressureShipping Brace Removal Gas and Oil Fill-upSetting the Gauge Wheels and Roller Know Your Garden Tractor Ignition Switch Module Seat Adjustment LeverChoke Control Brake PedalElectric PTO Blade Engage Knob Cruise Control LeverParking Brake Lever Safety Interlock Switches Reverse Caution ModeOperating Your Garden Tractor Starting the Engine Stopping the EngineEngaging the Parking Brake Driving The TractorSetting The Cruise Control Using the Deck Lift LeverDriving On Slopes Operating the HeadlightsEngaging the PTO MowingMaking Adjustments Leveling the DeckParking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentSeat Adjustment Cleaning the Engine and Deck Maintaining Your Garden TractorEngine LubricationService TiresFuse Cutting BladesBattery Cutting Deck RemovalChanging the Deck Belt OFF-SEASON Storage Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionAttachments & Accessories AttachmentsParts List for Model GT54 Model GT54 54 2 Model GT54 Model GT54 711-1409A Model GT54 † not pictured 3010 829 Interlock Switch 45C 6710 731-3005 For Choke MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone

GT54 specifications

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