26Section 5: Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

Engine does

1. Spark plug wire disconnected.

1.

Reconnect wire.

not start.

2. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set.

2.

Put lever in FAST position.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Add fuel.

 

4.

Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect position.

4.

See Engine Owner’s Manual.

 

5.

Stale gasoline.

5.

Drain fuel and add fresh fuel.

 

6.

Dirty air filter(s).

6.

Clean or replace filter(s).

 

7.

Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

7.

Inspect spark plug.

 

8.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

8.

See Engine Service Dealer.

 

9.

Misadjusted throttle control.

9.

See Engine Service Dealer.

 

10.Dirt or water in fuel tank.

10. See Engine Service Dealer.

 

 

 

 

Engine runs poorly.

1. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.

1.

Inspect spark plug (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

 

2.

Dirty air filter(s).

2.

Clean or replace (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

 

3.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

3.

See Engine Service Dealer.

 

4.

Stale gasoline.

4.

Replace with fresh gasoline.

 

5.

Dirt or water in fuel tank.

5.

See Engine Service Dealer.

 

6.

Engine cooling system clogged.

6.

Clean air cooling system (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats.

1. Engine cooling system clogged.

1.

Clean air cooling area (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

 

2.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

2.

See Engine Service Dealer.

 

3.

Oil level is low.

3.

Check oil level (see Engine Owner’s Manual).

Engine does not

1. Misadjusted throttle control cable (recoil start model).

1.

See Engine Owner’s Manual or Engine Service Dealer.

shut off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels and Tines

1. Improper use of controls.

1.

Review Sections 3 and 4.

will not turn.

2. Forward Clutch: Misadjusted forward clutch control cable.

2.

Adjust cable tension (Section 5).

 

3.

Reverse Clutch: Misadjusted clutch control cable.

3.

Adjust cable tension (Section 5).

 

4.

Worn or broken clutch belt(s).

4.

Check belts. Replace parts as needed (Section 5).

 

5.

Internal transmission wear or damage.

5.

Contact local dealer or the factory.

 

6.

Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.

6.

Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.

 

 

 

 

Tines turn, but

1. Wheel mounting hardware missing.

1.

Replace hardware.

wheels don’t.

2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley.

2.

Tighten bolt; check that key is in place.

 

3.

Internal transmission wear or damage.

3.

Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

 

4.

Misadjusted wheel gear cable.

4.

See “Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment,” Section 5.

 

5.

Wheel Gear Lever not fully engaged.

5.

Engage lever (see Section 3).

 

 

 

 

Wheels Turn, but

1. Tine holder mounting hardware missing.

1.

Replace hardware.

Tines Don’t.

2. Internal transmission wear or damage.

2.

Contact local Dealer or the Factory.

 

 

 

 

Poor tilling

1. Worn tines.

1.

See “Bolo Tines” (Section 5).

performance.

2. Improper Depth Regulator setting.

2.

See “Tilling Tips & Techniques,” Section 4.

 

3.

Incorrect throttle setting.

3.

See Section 4.

 

4.

Belt(s) slipping.

4.

See “Checking Clutch Belt Tension,” Section 5.

 

 

 

 

 

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Troy-Bilt E666M, 664D, 665B manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Correction
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