MTD Front Tine Tiller — Model 241 - Manual (Page 13)

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For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
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Trouble
Shooting
Cause Problem Remedy
Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3. Throttle control lever not in
correct starting position (if
equipped)
4. Choke not in ON position.
5. Blocked fuel line.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Engine flooding.
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3. Move throttle lever to start
position.
4. Move lever to ON position.
5. Clean fuel line.
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
7. Refer to engine manual.
Engine runs erratic 1. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with
clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Clear vent.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel.
6. Clean following engine
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Unit running on CHOKE.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Vent plugged.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
Engine overheats 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Refer to engine manual.
3. Refer to engine manual. 1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Air flow restricted.
Tines do no engage 1. Stop tiller completely, check
and discard foreign object.
2. Replace tine clevis pin(s).
3. Replace belt.
4. Take unit to authorized
1. Foreign object lodged in tines.
2. Tine clevis pin(s) missing.
3. Belt worn and/or stretched.
4. Pulley and idler not in correct
adjustment.