Troy-Bilt CSV 060, Operation Manual

Troubleshooting

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17

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Engine Fails to start

Throttle lever (if equipped) not in correct 

1. 

starting position.

Engine switch (if equipped) in OFF position.

2. 

Spark plug wire disconnected.

3. 

Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped).

4. 

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

5. 

Fuel shut-off valve closed (if equipped).

6. 

Faulty spark plug.

7. 

Bag/chute switch button is not fully 

8. 

depressed.

Move throttle lever to FAST or START 

1. 

position.

Move engine switch to ON position.

2. 

Connect wire to spark plug.

3. 

Move choke lever to CHOKE position.

4. 

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

5. 

Turn on fuel shut-off valve.

6. 

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

7. 

Make certain the bag is correctly secured, 

8. 

and the bag/chute switch button is fully 
depressed.

Engine runs erratic

Spark plug boot loose.

1. 

Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped).

2. 

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 

3. 

Low engine RPM. 

4. 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

5. 

Dirty air cleaner.

6. 

Carburetor out of adjustment.

7. 

Connect and tighten spark plug boot.

1. 

Move choke lever to OFF position.

2. 

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh 

3. 

gasoline.

Always run engine at full throttle (if 

4. 

equipped).

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

5. 

Refer to engine manual.

6. 

See authorized service dealer.

7. 

Engine overheats

Engine oil level low.

1. 

Dirty air cleaner.

2. 

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

1. 

Refer to engine manual.

2. 

Occasional skips
(hesitates) at
high speed

Spark plug gap too close.

1. 

Carburetor idle mixture adjustment 

2. 

improperly set.

Remove spark plug and adjust gap to .030”.

1. 

See authorized service dealer.

2. 

Excessive Vibration

Loose parts or damaged impeller.

1. 

See authorized service dealer.

2. 

Unit does not discharge

Discharge area clogged. 

1. 

Foreign object lodged in impeller. 

2. 

Low engine RPM.

3. 

Vacuum bag is full.

4. 

Stop engine immediately and disconnect 

1. 

spark plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside 
of discharge opening.

Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. 

2. 

Remove lodged object.

Always run engine at full throttle.

3. 

Empty bag.

4. 

Rate of discharge slows 
considerably or composition 
of discharged material 
changes

Low engine RPM.

1. 

Chipper blade dull.

2. 

Always run engine at full throttle.

1. 

Replace chipper blade or see your authorized 

2. 

service dealer.