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Troubleshooting your TroyBilt front-tine tiller when its engine runs rough or misfires

If your tiller engine isn't running smoothly, cleaning or replacing the carburetor, tuning up the engine or replacing bad gas may fix the problem.

If you left gas in the tank during the winter without adding fuel stabilizer, drain the tank and fill it with fresh gas. Add fuel stabilizer to gas to keep it fresh during the off-season.

Stale fuel can clog the carburetor, so clean and rebuild the carburetor if the tiller continues to run rough or misfire after replacing the gas in the fuel tank. Replace the carburetor if it's too clogged to clean.

Tune up the tiller engine by replacing the spark plug and oil. A dirty spark plug won't ignite the fuel properly. Old oil won't lubricate engine parts well so the engine idles roughly because the piston or pistons won't move smoothly through the cylinder.

Safety reminders to follow when using your TroyBilt front-tine tiller

• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tiller. Know how to stop the tiller and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the tiller. Never allow adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.
• Don't operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.