Troy-Bilt Colt FT Operation Manual - Page 16

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Tines do not engage Tines skip over ground Wheels do not engage Cause 1. Foreign object lodged in tines 2. Tine clevis pin(s) missing 3. Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment 4. Control cable not adjusted properly 5. Belt worn and/or stretched 1. Improper rotation. 1. Clevis pin missing 2. Control cable not adjusted properly 3. Belt worn and/or stretched Remedy 1. Dislodge foreign object 2. Replace tine clevis pin(s) 3. Take tiller to authorized service dealer 4. Adjust control cable 5. Replace belt 1. Forward rotation should only be used on soil that has already been tilled, not on virgin soil. 1. Replace clevis pin 2. Adjust control cable 3. Replace belt 16

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Troubleshooting
8
16
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Tines do not engage
1.
Foreign object lodged in tines
2. Tine clevis pin(s) missing
3.
Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment
4.
Control cable not adjusted properly
5. Belt worn and/or stretched
1.
Dislodge foreign object
2. Replace tine clevis pin(s)
3.
Take tiller to authorized service dealer
4.
Adjust control cable
5. Replace belt
Tines skip over ground
1.
Improper rotation.
1.
Forward rotation should only be used on soil
that has already been tilled, not on virgin soil.
Wheels do not engage
1.
Clevis pin missing
2. Control cable not adjusted properly
3. Belt worn and/or stretched
1.
Replace clevis pin
2. Adjust control cable
3. Replace belt