Trouble shooting chart – MTD 24695S User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Excessive
vibration.
A. Bent crankshaft.
B. Vane plate out of balance.
A. Replace crankshaft (should be done by an authorized service
dealer).
B. Replace vane plate.
2. Height adjust
ment slips out
of lockout
position.
Handle bent.
Replace index handle and index plate.
3. Engine fails
A. Check fuel tank for gas.
A. Fill tank if empty.
to start.
B. Spark plug lead wire
disconnected.
C. Faulty spark plug.
B. Connect lead wire.
C. Spark should jump gap between control electrode and side
electrode. If spark does not jump, replace the spark plug.
4. 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.
5. Engine over
heats.
A. Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
B. Air flow restricted.
A. Adjust carburetor. See engine manual.
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.
.OTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local service dealer.