MTD 240-623-003 - Manual (Page 14)

Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble Possible Cause(!>) Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. Blocked fuel li ie.
3.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Faulty spark p ug.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Clean fuel line.
3.
Connect wire to spark plug.
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Engine runs erratic 1. Unit running
0 1
CHOKE.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel liie or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleannr.
6. Carburetor oul of adjustment.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh
fuel.
5. Clean air cleaner as instructed in
separate engine manual.
6. Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor
Adjustment in separate engine
manual).
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil levi I low.
2. Air flow restricted.
3. Carburetor nol adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and
clean as instructed in
separate engine manual.
3. Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor
Adjustment in separate engine
manual).
Will not split logs Reservoir fluid level low. Check and fill reservoir tank as
instructed in Operation section
of this manual.
Leaking cylinder 1. Broken seals.
2. Scored cylinder.
1. Replace seals. *
2. Replace cylinder.*
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments iisted above, piease contact your nearest authorized service
dealer.
* Should be performed by an authorized service dealer only.
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