Troy-Bilt TBE304, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service center.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel
The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times
The fuel is old (over 30 days) Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug
The engine is hot
Refer to the IF... THE ENGINE IS HOT instructions in the Starting
and Stopping section
The fuel is old (over 30 days) Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The blade is bound with dirt or grass Stop the engine, remove the spark plug, and clean the blade
The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
The fuel is old (over 30 days) Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The idle speed is incorrect Adjust the idle speed
The fuel is old (over 30 days) Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS