MTD 242-610-000 - Manual (Page 12)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Possible Caus3(s) Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. Blocked fuel line.
3. Spark plug v^ire disconnected.
4. Faulty spark plug.
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 on CHOKE.
2. Spark plug v/ire loose.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or din in fuel system.
5. Dirty air dee ner.
6. Carburetor c ut 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 level low.
2. Air flow rest icted.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and
ciean 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 cylir der.
1. Replace seals.*
2. Replace cylinder.*.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjus tments listed above, piease contact your nearest authorized
service deaier.
*Shouid be performed by an authorized s€ rvice dealer only.
FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, CONTACT:
SERVICE DEPARTMENT • P.O. BOX 360900 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136