Troy-Bilt 654 Manuel D’Utilisation

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NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer. 

Engine fails to start

1.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3.

Throttle control lever not in correct 
starting position. (If Equipped)

4.

Blocked fuel line.

5.

Faulty spark plug.

6.

Engine flooded.

1.

Connect wire to spark plug.

2.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

3.

Move throttle lever to start position.

4.

Clean fuel line.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

6.

Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not 
prime.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh 
gasoline.

3.

Clear vent.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

5.

Replace air cleaner.

6.

See authorized service dealer.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Air flow restricted.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2.

Replace air cleaner.

3.

Remove blower housing and clean.

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too 
wide.

2.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

1.

Reset gap to .030” or replace spark 
plug.

2.

See authorized service dealer.

3.

Replace air cleaner.