MTD 110-300R000 - Manual (Page 16)

TROUBLE: SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Fossil ile Cause(s) Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Blade control t ändle disengaged.
2. Spark plug win? disconnected.
3. Throttle control lever not in START
position.
4. Fuel tank emply, or stale fuel.
5. Blocked fuel line.
6. Faulty spark plug.
7. Engine flooded.
1. Engage blade control handle.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Move throttle lever to START
position.
4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
5. Clean fuel line.
6. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
7. Remove spark plug, dry the plug, and
crank engine with plug removed and
throttle in off position. Replace spark
plug, connect wire and resume starting
procedures.
Engine runs erratic 1. Unit running in START position.
2. Spark plug wir 5 loose.
3. Blocked fuel litie or stale fuel.
4. Vent in gas ca 3 plugged.
5. Water or dirt ir fuel system.
6. Dirty air clean« r.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Move throttle lever to FAST position.
2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
4. Clear vent.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
6. Clean air cleaner.t
7. Adjust carburetor.t
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil leve low.
2. Air flow restricied.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fili crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and clean.f
3. Adjust carburetor.!
Occasional ¿kip
(hesitates) at high speed 1. Carburetor idle speed too slow.
2. Spark plug gap too close.
3. Carburetor idle mixture adjustment
improperly set.
1. Adjust carburetor.!
2. Adjust gap to .030".
3. Adjust carburetor.!
Idles poorly 1. Spark plug foul 3d, faulty or gap too wide.
2. Carburetor imp roperly adjusted.
3. Dirty air cleanor.
1. Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug.
2. Adjust carburetor.!
3. Clean air cleaner.!
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 ;oo low.
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
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 po sitioned correctly.
2. Dull blade.
1. Place all four wheels in same
height position.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
fRefer to separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments isted above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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