MTD 262, S265 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Cause Remedy

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SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Key not in ignition switch or not in ON position.

1.

Insert key and turn to ON position

 

2.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

2.

Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil

 

 

 

 

mixture as specified in the engine manual.

 

3.

Blocked fuel line

3.

Clean fuel line

 

4.

Spark plug wire disconnected

4.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug

5.

Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Unit running with choke in ON position

1.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

 

2.

Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel

2.

Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, clean

 

 

 

 

gasoline/oil.

 

3.

Water or dirt in fuel system

3.

Refer to engine manual for remedy.

 

4.

Carburetor out of adjustment

4.

Refer to engine manual.

Loss of power

1.

Spark plug wire loose

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

2.

Engine exhaust pipe plugged.

2.

Remove obstruction from exhaust pipe.

Excessive vibration

1.

Loose parts or damaged auger

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

 

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Check for possible

 

 

 

 

damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair

 

 

 

 

as needed. If the problem persists, take unit

 

 

 

 

to an authorized MTD service dealer.

Unit fails to self-propel

1.

Drive belt damaged

1.

Inspect the drive belt for damage and

 

 

 

 

replace if necessary as instructed on page

 

 

 

 

8 of this manual.

Unit fails to discharge

1.

Discharge chute clogged

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

snow

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and

 

 

 

 

the auger housing.

 

2.

Foreign object lodged in auger

2.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

 

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Remove object.

 

3.

Drive cable out of adjustment

3.

Adjust the control cable as instructed on

 

 

 

 

page 8 of this manual.

 

4.

Drive belt damaged

4.

Inspect the drive belt for damage and

 

 

 

 

replace if necessary as instructed on page

 

 

 

 

8 of this manual.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance And Storage Positioning the Upper Handle Contents of CartonAssembling Your Snow Thrower Assembling the Discharge ChuteKnow Your Snow Thrower OFF Choke onPositioning the Discharge Chute Operating Your Snow ThrowerFuel And Oil Mixture Starting the EngineMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Replacing the Shave Plate Replacing the Auger’s Rubber PaddlesTroubleshooting Guide Problem Cause RemedyAccessories & Kits Model DescriptionParts List Models 262, S235 & S265 Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

262, S265 specifications

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