MTD 030 thru 062 - Manual (Page 14)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Blade control hand e disengaged.
2. Spark plug wire dis connected.
3. Fuel tank empty, oi stale fuel.
4. Blocked fuel line (if so equipped).
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Engine flooded.
1. Engage blade control handle.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Clean fuel line.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
6. Crank engine with throttle (if so equipped)
in OFF position.
Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loc se.
2. Blocked fuel line (if so equipped)
or stale fuel.
3. Vent in gas cap plu 3 ged.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetor out of a ijustment.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Clear vent.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Clean air cleaner.t
6. Adjust carburetor.t
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low
2. Air flow restricted.
3. Carburetor not adjt sted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and clean.t
3. Adjust carburetor.t
Occasional skip
(hesitates) at high speed 1. Spark plug gap too close.
2. Carburetor idle mix ure adjustment
improperly set.
1. Adjust gap to .030”.
2. Adjust carburetor.t
Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, aulty or gap too wide.
2. Carburetor impropt riy adjusted.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug.
2. Adjust carburetor.t
3. Clean air cleaner.f
Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Bent cutting blade.
1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.
2. Replace blade.
Mower will not
discharge grass
1. Engine speed too !■ w.
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high gt ass.
1. Set throttle between 3/4 and full throttle.
2. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait
until later to cut.
3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath (1/2 width).
Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positiot ed correctly.
2. Dull blade.
1. Place all four wheels in same height position.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
tRefer to separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed abo ^e, please contact your local authorized service dealer.
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