Trouble shooting chart – MTD 216-320-000 User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SOLUTION

Engine fails to start

1. Check fuel tank for gas.

2. Spark slug lead wire

discrnnected.

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 ai r cleaner.

1. Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

2. Clean air cleaner as described in

engine manual.

Engine overheats

1. Carbur 3tor not adjusted

propiriy.

2. Air flow restricted.

3. Engine oil level low.

t. Adjust carburetor. See engiine

manual.

2. Remove blower housing and clean

as described in the engine

manual.

3. Fill erankccse with the proper oil.

Tine control does not

engage

Belt worn and/or

stretched.

Make cortrol cable adjuslment (see

Assembly tnstructions| or replace'
bell.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjus tments IMed above, please contact your local service dealer.