Trouble shooting chart – MTD 216-031-000 User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM

POSSIEILE CAUSE(S)

SOLUTION

Engine fails to start

1. Check luel tank for gas.

2. Spark plug lead wire

disccnnected.

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 ■ cleaner.

1. Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

2. Clean air cleaner as described in

engine manual.

Engine overheats

1. Carburetor not adjusted

properly.

2. Air flow restricted.

3. Engine oil level low.

1. Adjust carburetor. See engine

manual.

2. Remove blower housing and clean

as described in the engine

manual.

3. Fill crankcase with the proper oil.

Tine control does not
engage

Belt worn and/or
stretched.

Make control cable adjustment (see

Assembly Instructions) or replace

belt.

NOTE; For repairs beyond the minor adjustnr ents listed above, please contact your local service dealer.