MTD 219-405-000 - Manual (Page 14)

Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble Possible Cause(!
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Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Throttle centre
1
lever not in
starting position.
2. Move throttle lever to start position.
3. Blocked fuel li ie. 3. Clean fuel line.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Faulty spark p ug. 5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
6. Engine flooded. 6. Remove spark plug, dry the plug,
and crank engine with plug removed
and throttle in off position. Replace
spark plug, connect wire and resume
starting procedures.
Engine runs erratic 1. Unit running 0 1 CHOKE. 1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
3. Blocked fuel li ie or stale fuel. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
4. Vent in gas cap plugged. 4. Clear vent.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system. 5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
6. Dirty air cleanor. 6. Clean air cleaner as instructed in
separate engine manual.
7. Carburetor oul of adjustment. 7. Adjust carburetor as instructed in
separate engine manual.
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil levc 1 low. 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Air flow restric:ed. 2. Remove blower housing and clean as
instructed in separate engine manual.
3. Carburetor nol adjusted
properly.
3. Adjust carburetor as instructed in
separate engine manual.
Tines do not engage 1. Foreign object lodged in tines. 1. Dislodge foreign object.
2. Tine clevis pin[s) missing. 2. Replace tine clevis pin(s).
3. Control cable not adjusted
properly.
3. Adjust control cable (see assembly
instructions).
4. Belt worn and) or stretched. 4. Replace belt.
Wheels do not engage 1. Control cable not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust control cable (see assembly
instructions).
2. Belt worn and or stretched. 2. Replace belt.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustmi nts listed above, please contact your local service dealer.
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