Troy Bilt 5.5hp Self Propelled Mower - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Gcv160 runs rough
The OHV engine requires periodic valve adjustment.
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Mower will not self propel
You've not provided much information, but my guess is that you need a new belt. If this is not the issue, then please elaborate. Best of luck to you.
Honda Engine on my Troy-Bilt 834 wont start
Check the engine coil sounds like it is either bad or ground wire is not going to start check by removing the wire from the coil if it starts fix the brake ground if it does not start the coil is bad replace coil.
I have a model 556
replace the whole cable it has the fitings and the end is broken on that one you should not be able to put back through the sleeve
My troy bilt 17.5 hp 42
If it is a Briggs & Stratton engine, go to the side of the engine just forward of the dipstick tube and you will see a plug with one black and one grey wire. Disconnect this plug, then repeat the spark plug test. If you now have spark, it means that either one of your safety switches (or the wiring to them) is faulty. If you still have no spark with this plug disconnected, you have either a faulty ignition coil, a short in the cutout wire to the coil, or a faulty spark plug.
Troy Bilt self propelled lawmower won't stay
The trouble you are experiencing could result from several different things. First, check the oil when the engine is cold and completely settled in the sump. You do not want to overfill the engine with oil. If the oil is on the full line (not above it),then the low oil sensor is not shutting off your engine. The oil level should be exactly on the full line-not above or below. Second, remove the spark plug and clean it with a small wire brush or sandpaper. If you are unsure about how to clean the spark plug, replace it with a new one. If both of these procedures have been performed and the mower still doesn't run correctly, the problem is almost certainly with the fuel supply, fuel quality and/or carburetor.
Why wont it start ? totally dead
Check the following, Fuel, Spark, and Compression. To test fuel take the air filter off and spray starter fluid in it and try and start it. if it starts a little then it's a fuel problem (carb or bad gas). Test spark, remove the spark plug, put the coil line back on the plug and ground the spark plug to something metal. Try to start it and see if there is a spark (helps to have a friend to do this). Compression, If you don't have a compression gauge then a crude way is to have a friend put his finger over the spark plug hole while you try and start it (he should feel pressure) (if not then it may be the head gasket, valves are not seated or the piston rings) If pressure is felt then the only thing is the key way on the fly wheel is shredded.
Cord won't pull more than a few inches on new mower. Seems locked up. I've only ran it once.
Ensure the cable for the dead man switch is not kinked. Follow the cable from the handle to the engine. There are 2 bolts that mount the dead mans switch to the engine , remove bolts, remove dead mans switch from engine, let hang, try starting. If starting, clean dead man contacts and reinstall. You may have to remove recoil rope assembly and engine cove to get to dead mans switch.
What can i use to gap a spark plug
the proper tool is a spark plug gap tool , there not too expensive (less than 15 dollars) but in a pinch ive used a credit card edge , its near the perfect thickness for a small engines plug gap
Lawn mower won't start
likely the old gas is gunked up
remove the screw on the bowl bottom an look for a tiny hole thats plugged going across the bottom of screw.
if no screw an bowl then its just gunked up lines.
How to change blade on a troy-bilt mower model 12a-264u011
Turn mower on it's side with the carb facing up (otherwise fuel will pour out of the carb) There should be one bolt holding the blade on, remove it and the blade will come off. Install new blade in reverse order. Use an impact wrench if you have one otherwise use something to keep the blade from rotating when removing the bolt with a wrench.
Timing for honda 160cc engine
If it is cam timing you are after there are marks on the camshaft matching the crankshaft that need to be lined up when assembled, if you after ignition timing it is pre set by the location of the flywheel key and ignition coil, but why do need to change the timing?
Front wheels lock up when pull mower backwards
Typically self-propelled mowers are propelled using the front wheels, which only turn forward. Pulling the mower back while the front wheels are turning will damage the drive gears. It's best to raise the front wheels slightly off the ground before pulling back.
Why is My crankshaft is stuck?
locked up engine pour oil in cylinder put some gloves on hands grab blade force turning it over this is with the bail tied down keep turning it till it frees up put plug in check oil start it it will smoke for a while let it run and burn the oil out of the muffler
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