MTD 2-Cycle Garden Cultivator - Manual (Page 15)

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If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
C A U S E A C T I O N
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CULTIVATING
C A U S E A C T I O N
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Tines bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the tines
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
TROUBLESHOOTING