Trouble shooting chart – MTD 247-693-000 User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Excessive
A. Bent crankshaft.
A. Replace crankshaft (should be done by an authorized service
vibration.
dealer).
B. Vane plate out of balance.
B. Replace vane plate.
2. Engine fails
A. Check fuel tank for gas.
A. Fill tank if empty.
to start.
B. Spark plug lead wire
B. Connect lead wire.
disconnected.
C. Faulty spark plug.
C. Clean, adjust gap or replace. See engine manual.
3. Hard starting
A. Spark plug wire loose.
A. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
or loss of power.
B. Dirty air cleaner.
B. Clean air cleaner as described in engine manual.
4. Engine over-
A. Carburetor not adjusted
A. Adjust carburetor. See engine manual.
heats.
properly.
B. Air flow restricted.
B. Remove blower housing on engine and clean as described in the
engine manual.
C. Engine oil level low.
C. Fill crankcase with the proper oil.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local service dealer.