(troy built rototiller) engine cuts out when engaged

If the unit is already warm and it is cutting out under load or as you apply a load then there can be a few things causing it.

1. Make sure the fuel selector is all the way on
2. If there is an inline fuel filter make sure it is good.
3. Try applying 3/8 to 1/2 choke and see if it works well at that point. If it does then the carb has debris in it that needs to be removed.


Carb work if needed.

1. Fuel selector off
2. Remove the float bowl by unscrewing the mounting screws and nut onthe bottom of the bowl.
3. Inspect the Bowl nut for obstructions of the 2 holes in the side if the nut assy. Clean if necessary.
4. In the bottom of the throat venturi there is a brass jet. Remove the jet with a flat bladed screwdriver and inspect the orifice hole making sure you see light when held up to the light. If you can not see thru it clean the hole out.
5. Before reinstalling the jet under the jet deepr in the venturi there is another BRASS tube about 2 inches long.... Remove that with a GOOD flat bladed screwdriver and make sure all holes are clean.
6. Reinstall tube and jet
7. Using something like a spray paint can lid under the bowl area catch the fuel in this process.
a. turn on the fuel selector
b. note fuel flow it should be at a fair rate.
c. GENTLY push the float assy up and note fuel stops when float is level.
If you do not get good fuel flow in step b. you will have to remove the float and inspect the needle and seat. Before you do that.. FUEL Selector OFF Remove the fuel hose to the carb and make sure that you have good flow as you turn on the fuel selector. If the fuel flow is still not good then there is something in the fuel line from the tank to the carb. via the fuel selector.
8. Install float bowl mounting scres and nut.
9. Fuel selector ON
10. Functional test.

If after all of this it still tries to stall under load the governor will need to be adjusted.

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Kelly