MTD 219-320-000 - Manual (Page 14)

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^ WARNING \
DO NOT DRAIN FUEL WHILE
SMOKING, OR IF NEAR AN OPEN FIRE.
2. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this shoi Id be
done after the engine has been operated and is
still warm) and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.
3. Protect the inside of the engine for storatie as
follows.
Remove spark plug, pour approximately V 2 c unce
(approximately one tablespoon) of engine 0 ! into
cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil. Re 3lace
spark plug.
4. Clean the engine and the entire tiller thoroughly.
5. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
NOTE
When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rustproof the equipment. Using a light
oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially any springs, bearings and
cables.
6. Store in a clean, dry area.
Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empt^, or stale fuel.
2. Throttle control lever not in
starting position
3. Blocked fuel lim;.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Engine flooded.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Move throttle lever to start position.
3. Clean fuel line.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
6. 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 on CHOKE.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel lin) or stale fuel.
4. Vent in gas cap plugged.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleanei.
7. Carburetor out )f 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. Clear vent.
5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
6. Clean air cleaner.f
7. Adjust carburetor.}
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low.
2. Air flow restrict id.
3. Carburetor not idjusted
properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and clean.f
3. Adjust carburetor.t
Tines do not engage 1. Foreign object lodged in tines.
2. Tine clevis pin(ii) missing.
3. Control cable n i)t adjusted
properly.
4. Belt worn and/c r stretched.
1. Dislodge foreign object.
2. Replace tine clevis pin(s).
3. Adjust control cable (see assembly
instructions).
4. Replace belt.
tRefer to the separate engine manual packed ' vith your unit.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustmer ts listed above, please contact your local service dealer.
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