Troy-Bilt 13045 Benutzerhandbuch
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Off-Season Storage
WARNING:
Never store engine with fuel in
tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas,
where fuel fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
where fuel fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
•
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine
for storage as instructed in the engine manual.
for storage as instructed in the engine manual.
•
Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment.
•
Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13.
•
Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings, and cables.
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings, and cables.
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact an authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start.
1.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2.
Blocked fuel line.
3.
Choke not in ON position
4.
Faulty spark plug.
5.
Safety key not in ignition switch on engine.
6.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
7.
Primer button not being used properly.
8.
Fuel shut-off valve closed. (If Equipped)
1.
Fill tank with fresh gasoline.
2.
Clean the fuel line.
3.
Move switch to ON position
4.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
5.
Insert the key fully into the switch.
6.
Connect spark plug wire.
7.
Refer to the engine manual.
8.
Open fuel shut-off valve. (If Equipped)
Engine runs erratic.
1.
Unit running on CHOKE.
2.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
4.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
1.
Move choke lever to OFF position.
2.
Clean fuel line and fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
gasoline.
3.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with
fresh fuel.
fresh fuel.
4.
Refer to the engine manual.
Loss of power.
1.
Spark plug wire loose.
2.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
3.
Exhaust port plugged.
1.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.
Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
certain vent hole is clear.
3.
Refer to the engine manual.
Engine overheats.
1.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1.
Refer to the engine manual or have the
carburetor adjusted by an authorized
engine service dealer.
carburetor adjusted by an authorized
engine service dealer.
Excessive vibration.
1.
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If
vibration continues, have unit serviced by
an authorized service dealer.
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If
vibration continues, have unit serviced by
an authorized service dealer.
Unit fails
to propel itself.
to propel itself.
1.
Traction control cable in need of adjustment.
2.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
1.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to
Adjustments.
Adjustments.
2.
Replace drive belt.
Unit fails
to discharge snow.
to discharge snow.
1.
Discharge chute clogged.
2.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
3.
Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
4.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
5.
Shear bolt(s) sheared.
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing with chute clean-out
tool.
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing with chute clean-out
tool.
2.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with chute clean-out tool.
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with chute clean-out tool.
3.
Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 10.
4.
Refer to Adjustments.
5.
Replace shear bolt(s).