Troy-Bilt TB225 Operation Manual - Page 14

TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE ENGINE WILL NOT START Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine is flooded The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Fouled spark plug ACTION Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible Place choke lever into position 3, squeeze the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel Replace or clean the spark plug ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE Air filter is plugged The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Improper idle speed Replace or clean the air filter Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel Adjust the idle speed ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Dirty air filter Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel Clean or replace the air filter THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed Fouled spark plug Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel Replace or clean the spark plug If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer. 14