Trouble shooting chart – MTD 248-694-000 User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Excessive

vibration.

A. Bent crankshaft.

A. Replace crankshaft (should be done by an authorized service

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

disconnected.

B. Connect lead wire.

C. Faulty spark plug.

C. Clean, adjust gap or replace. See engine manual.

3. Hard starting

or loss of power.

A. Spark plug wire loose.

B. Dirty air cleaner.

A. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

B. Clean air cleaner as described in engine manual.

4. Engine over­

heats.

A. Carburetor not adjusted

properly.

A. Adjust carburetor. See engine manual.

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.

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