MTD E172, E162, E150, 140 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Accessories & Kits

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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 on choke

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.

 

3.

Water or dirt in fuel system

3.

Refer to engine manual on 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.

Vent in fuel cap plugged

2.

Clear vent.

 

3.

Engine exhaust pipe plugged.

3.

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 cable out of adjustment

1.

Adjust the control cable as instructed on

 

 

 

 

page 9 of this manual.

 

2.

Drive belt damaged

2.

Inspect the drive belt for damage and

 

 

 

 

replace if necessary as instructed on page

 

 

 

 

10 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

 

4.

Drive belt or damaged

 

on page 9 of this manual.

 

4.

Inspect the drive belt for damage and

 

 

 

 

replace if necessary as instructed on page

 

 

 

 

10 of this manual.

SECTION 9: ACCESSORIES & KITS

The following accessories and kits are available for single-stage,two-stroke snow throwers. See the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding price and availability.

MODEL

DESCRIPTION

 

 

OEM-390-694

Electric Start Kit

 

(fits models with a two-cycle Tecumseh 3 HP or 3.5 HP engine)

OEM-390-996

Electric Start Kit

 

(fits models with a two-cycle Tecumseh 4.5 HP – 5 HP engine)

OEM-737-0325

MTD two-cycle snow thrower oil (contains six 2.6 oz. bottles)

753-0451

Shave Plate (includes replacement shave plate and hardware)

753-0613

Auger Rubber Paddle Kit (includes replacement rubber paddles and hardware)

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation OperationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityContents of Carton Assembling Your Snow ThrowerPositioning the Upper Handle Attaching the Control CableInstalling the Extended Chute Assembling the Discharge ChuteEye Bolt on models so equipped Directional Control on models so equippedKnow Your Snow Thrower Stopping EngineOperating Your Snow Thrower Fuel And Oil MixtureStarting the Engine Operating the Snow ThrowerMaking Adjustments Control Cable & Belt TensionMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Replacing the Shave Plate Replacing the Auger’s Rubber PaddlesTroubleshooting Guide Accessories & KitsPage Parts List Models 140, 150, E150, E162 & E172 Models 140, 150, E150, E162 & E172 Models 140, 150, E150, E162 & E172 Índice Sección 1 Medidas Importantes DE Seguridad CapacitaciónPreparativos FuncionamientoMantenimiento y almacenamiento Su responsabilidadSección 2 Montaje DE LA Máquina Quitanieve Contenido de la cajaColocación de la manija superior Colocación del cable de controlMontaje del canal de descarga Instalación del canal extendido Control direccionalEnchufe del arrancador eléctrico Palanca de obturaciónCebador Llave de encendidoMezcla de combustible y aceite Encendido del motorDetención del motor Sección 5 Realización DE Ajustes Placa de raspadoSección 6 Mantenimiento DE LA Máquina Quitanieve Sección 8 Guía Para LA Solución DE Problemas Sección 7 Almacenamiento Fuera DE TemporadaPage Notas Notas DEL Fabricante Garantía Limitada MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty

150, 140, E172, E150, E162 specifications

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