Troubleshooting Chart - Troy-Bilt TBE515 Manual Del Usuario

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old fuel
Blade bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
C A U S E
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Blade cutting depth too deep
BLADE WILL NOT TURN
C A U S E
Blade bound with grass
Drive belt loose
Drive belt broken
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
A C T I O N
Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust carburetor
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Stop the engine and clean the blade
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Adjust blade cutting depth
A C T I O N
Stop the engine and clean the blade
Adjust belt tension using tension wheel (p. 9, Adjust Belt Tension)
Replace belt