Optional equipment, Trouble shooting – MTD 244-648D401 User Manual

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

A vacuum hose kit (model 290-002-000) and a tow
hitch kit (model 290-003-000) are available as option
al equipment for the shredder shown in this owner’s
guide.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine fails to start

1. Spark plug wire disconnected.

2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
3. Fuel shut-off valve closed

(if so equipped).

4. Faulty spark plug.

1. Connect wire to spark plug.

2. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
3. Open fuel shut-off valve.

4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Loss of power;
operation erratic

1. Spark plug wire loose.

2. Unit running on CHOKE.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

4. Water or dirt in fuel system.

5. Carburetor out of adjustment.
6. Dirty air cleaner.

1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean

fresh gasoline.

4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel

tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

5. Adjust carburetor.f
6. Service air cleaner.f

Engine overheats

1. Carburetor not adjusted

properly.

2. Engine oil level low.

. Adjust carburetor.f

2. Fill crankcase with proper oil.

Too much vibration

Loose parts or damaged
impeller.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

Make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues,
have unit serviced by an authorized sen/ice

dealer.

Unit does not
discharge

1. Discharge chute clogged.

2. Foreign object lodged in impeller.

1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect

spark plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside
of housing. See Maintenance section of this
manual.

2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect

spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.

Rate of discharge

slows considerably or
composition of
discharged material
changes

Shredding blade and/or chipper
blades dull.

Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper
blades.

tRefer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized sen/ice dealer.