Troy-Bilt TB675 Operation Manual - Page 18

PROBLEM THE ENGINE WILL NOT START The fuel tank is empty The primer bulb was not pressed enough The fuel is old (over 30 days) The spark plug is fouled The engine is hot TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel Press the primer bulb 10 times Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel Replace the spark plug Refer to the IF... THE ENGINE IS HOT instructions in the Starting and Stopping section THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE The air filter is dirty The fuel is old (over 30 days) The idle speed is incorrect Clean or replace the air filter Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel Adjust the idle speed THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE The fuel is old (over 30 days) The cutting head is bound with grass The air filter is dirty THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS The fuel is old (over 30 days) The air filter is dirty The spark plug is fouled Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel Stop the engine and clean the cutting head Clean or replace the air filter Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel Clean or replace the air filter Replace the spark plug THE CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE The cutting head is bound with grass The cutting head is out of line The inner reel is bound up The cutting head is dirty The line is welded The line is twisted Not enough line is extended Stop the engine and clean the cutting head Refill the cutting head with new line Rewind the line Clean the inner reel and outer spool Open the cutting head and remove the welded section Rewind the line Stop the unit, push the bump knob and pull the line until 4 inches (102 mm) is outside of the cutting head THE CUTTING LINE ADVANCES UNCONTROLLABLY There is oil, cleaner or lubricant in the cutting head Clean and thoroughly dry the cutting head If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service dealer. 18