MTD 217-310-000 - Manual (Page 15)

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
, SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION
Engine fails to start 1. Check fuel tank for gas. 1. Fill tank if empty.
2. Spark plug lead wire
disconnected.
2. Connect lead wire.
3. Faulty spark plug. 3. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Hard starting or loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Dirty air cleaner. 2. Clean air cleaner as described in
engine manual.
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust carburetor. See engine manual.
2 Air flow restricted. 2. Remove blower housing and clean as
described in the engine manual.
3. Engine oil level low. 3. Fill crankcase with the proper oil.
Tine control does not engage. Belt worn and/or stretched. Make control cable adjustment (see
Assembly Instructions) or replace belt.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the. minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local authorized service dealer.
Heavy Duty Garden Tiller Attachments Available for All-Season Use
31-0106
31-0107
31-0110
31-0111
31-0113
31-0114
31-0115
31-0119
Depth Gauge Wheels (Pair)
6-Tine Cultivator (Must be used with
31-0106 Depth Gauge Wheels)
8" Furrower Opener
15" Sweep Cultivator
Pneumatic Tires, 13 x 5.00-6 (Pair)
Wheel Weights (Pair)
Tire Chains, 13 x 5.00 (2 Link) (Pair)
Tine Cultivating Shields w/Adapters
(Pair)
31-0123 Lawn Aerator (Use with 31-0114 Wheel
Weights for added penetration)
31-0144 “V”-Bar Cultivating Kit
Kit Inciudes: “V”-Bar Frame, 4-Point
Cultivating Tines, Hiller/Furrower,
Depth Gauge Wheels (Pair).
31-0145 Depth Stake Cultivating Kit
Kit Includes: 8" Furrower Opener, 15"
Sweep Cultivator, 32" Leveling Rake,
Extra Depth Stake.
Note: Attachments are available through your local dealer or from the factory:
Agri-Fab Inc., 303 W. Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951 (217) 728-4334
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