MTD 214-412-000 User Manual

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TROUE LE SHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM

POS ilBLE CAUSE(S)

SOLUTION

Engine fails to start

1. Check ft el tank for gas.

2. Spark plug lead wire

discor nected.

3. Faulty spark plug.

1. Fill tank if empty.

2. Connect lead wire.

3. Spark should jump gap between

control electrode and side elec
trode. If spark does not jump,

replace the spark plug.

Hard starting or loss of
power

1. Spark plug wire loose.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

1. Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

2. Clean air cleaner as described in

engine manual.

Engine overheats

1. Carburetor not adjusted

propel ly.

2. Air flow restricted.

3. Engine c il level low.

1. Adjust carburetor. See engine

manual.

2. Remove blower housing and clean

as described in the engine

manual.

3. Fill crankcase with the proper oil.

Controls do not engage

Belts worn and/or
stretched.

Make control bracket adjustment.

See adjustment section of manual.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjust nents listed above, please contact your local service dealer.