MTD 295 - Manual (Page 11)

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SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
• Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
• Lubricate as instructed above with a light oil.
• Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual.
• Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower
up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a
poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs,
cables and all moving parts.
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service
representative or call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center. Refer to the engine manual, packed with
your snow thrower, for more engine related information.
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in
tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
2. Blocked fuel line
3. Key not in ON position
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Faulty spark plug
6. Engine not primed
7. Engine flooded with excessive priming
1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.
2. Clean fuel line
3. Insert key and turn to ON position
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.
6. Prime engine four times.
7. Wait at least ten minutes before starting.
Engine runs erratic 1. Unit running on choke
2. Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel
3. Water or dirt in fuel system
4. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh,
clean gasoline.
3. Refer to engine manual for remedy.
4. Refer to engine manual for remedy.
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor out of adjustment 1. Refer to engine manual for instruction.
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Vent in gas cap plugged
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clear vent.
Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Check for possible
damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair
as needed. If the problem persists, take
unit to an authorized service dealer.
Unit fails to self-propel 1. Drive cable out of adjustment
2. Drive belt loose or damaged
1. Adjust drive cable following instructions on
page 9 of this manual.
2. Replace drive cable.
Unit fails to discharge
snow 1. Discharge chute clogged
2. Foreign object lodged in auger
3. Drive cable not adjusted properly
4. Drive belt loose or damaged
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute
and the auger housing.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object .
3. Adjust drive cable following instructions on
page 9 of this manual.
4. Replace drive belt.