Troy-Bilt 12168 owner manual Troubleshooting, Garden WAY Incorporated 1 Garden Way Troy, New York

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before performing any of the procedures in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine service. Contact your local authorized TROY-BILT tiller dealer or the Factory for service problems with the machine.

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTION
Engine Does Not Start.	1. Spark plug wire disconnected.		1.	Reconnect wire.
	2.	Fuel tank empty.	2.	Add gasoline.
	3.	Stale gasoline.	3.	Drain gasoline and add fresh gasoline.
	4.	Incorrect throttle setting.	4.	Put throttle in correct setting.
	5.	Dirty air filter.	5.	Replace air filter.
	6.	Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.	6.	Inspect spark plug.
	7.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	7.	See Engine Service Dealer.
	8.	Tine hood not properly attached.	8.	Check for proper hood installation.
	9.	Handlebar swung more than half-way.	9.	Swing handlebar back into proper range.
Engine Runs Poorly.	1. Bad spark plug.		1.	Inspect spark plug.
	2.	Incorrect throttle setting.	2.	Move throttle to correct setting.
	3.	Dirty air filter(s).	3.	Replace filter.
	4.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	4.	See Engine Service Dealer.
	5.	Stale gasoline.	5.	Drain gasoline and add fresh gasoline.
	6.	Dirt or water in fuel tank.	6.	See Engine Service Dealer.
	7.	Engine cooling system clogged.	7.	Clean engine cooling fins.
Engine Overheats.	1. Engine cooling system clogged.		1.	Clean fins.
	2.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	2.	See Engine Service Dealer.
	3.	Oil level is low.	3.	Check and add oil.
Engine does not shut off.	1. Defective engine throttle lever.		1.	See Engine Service Dealer.
If tines turn, but wheels do not	1. Wheel Clutch not engaging properly.		1.	See local servicing Dealer.
turn in rear tine tiller mode.
Wheels do not disengage in	1. Wheel Clutch not disengaging properly.		1.	See local servicing Dealer.
front tine tiller/cultivator mode.
Tines do not turn.	1. Drive belt is off pulleys or belt is broken,		1.	Replace drive belt on pulleys or adjust drive bail
		or drive bail cable tension is incorrect.		cable tension (see Page 21).

For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or:

GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED • 1 Garden Way • Troy, New York 12180

Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686 • Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520 • Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776 • FAX: (518) 391-7332

Outside the United States and Canada:

Customer Service: (518) 391-7007 •	Technical Service: (518) 391-7008 •	Parts Service: (518) 391-7006 • FAX (518) 391-7332
1905103 Rev. A (5/98)	Printed in U.S.A.	© 1998 Garden Way Incorporated