Troublie shooting chart, Troubie shooting chart – MTD 214-031-000 User Manual

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TROUBLIE SHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM

POSSIltLE CAUSE(S)

SOLUTION

Engine fails to start

1. Check uel tank for gas.

2. Spark plug lead wire

discc nnected.

3. Faulty ;ipark piug.

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 p lug wire loose.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

1. Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

2. Clean air cleaner as described in

engine manual.

Engine overheats

1. Carbunstor not adjusted

prop jrly.

2. Air flov/ restricted.

3. Engine oil level low.

1. Adjust carburetor. See engine

manuai.

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 adjustments listed above, please contact your local service dealer.