Troy-Bilt TB2044 Operation Manual - Page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM THE ENGINE WILL NOT START The fuel tank is empty The primer bulb was not pressed enough The engine is flooded The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed The spark plug is fouled SOLUTION Fill the fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the engine starts Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel Replace the spark plug THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE The air filter is dirty The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed The idle speed is incorrect Clean or replace the air filter Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel Adjust the idle speed THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed The cutting head is bound with grass The air filter is dirty Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel Stop the engine and clean the cutting head Clean or replace the air filter THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed The air filter is dirty The spark plug is fouled Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly mixed fuel Clean or replace the air filter Replace the spark plug THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE IN USE The engine overspeed protection is engaged Allow the engine to cool down for 10 minutes before restarting the unit 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. 16