MTD 769-04210 warranty Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Problem		Cause		Remedy

Engine fails to start	1.	Choke not in ON position.	1.	Move choke to ON position.
	2.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	2.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	3.	Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.	3.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
	4.	Engine not primed.	4.	Prime engine as instructed in
				“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.	5.	Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.	6.	Clean fuel line.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.	7.	Insert key fully into the switch.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)	8.	Open fuel shut-off valve.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)

Engine runs erratic	1.	Unit running on CHOKE.	1.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
	2.	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	2.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
				fresh gasoline.
	3.	Water or dirt in fuel system.	3.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with
				fresh fuel.
	4.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	4.	Contact Service Center.

Engine overheats	1.	Carburetor not adjusted properly.	1.	Contact Service Center.

Excessive	1.	Loose parts or damaged auger.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
Vibration				disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
				all bolts and nuts. If vibration
				continues, have unit serviced by a
				Service Center.

Loss of power	1.	Spark plug wire loose.	1.	Connect and tighten spark plug
				wire.
	2.	Gas cap vent plugged.	2.	Remove ice and snow from gas
				cap. Be certain vent is clear.
	3.	Exhaust port plugged.	3.	Contact Service Center.

Unit fails	1.	Drive control cable in need of adjust-	1.	Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
to propel itself		ment.		“Adjustments”.
	2.	Drive belt loose or damaged.	2.	Replace drive belt.
	3.	Friction wheel worn.	3.	Replace friciton wheel.

Unit fails	1.	Chute assembly clogged.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
to discharge snow				disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
				chute assembly and inside of
				auger housing with clean-out tool
				or a stick.
	2.	Foreign object lodged in auger.	2.	Stop engine immediately and
				disconnect spark plug wire.
				Remove object from auger with
				clean-out tool or a stick.
	3.	Auger control cable in need of adjust-	3.	Refer to “Auger Control Test” .
		ment.
	4.	Auger belt loose or damaged.	4.	Refer to Maintenance section.
	5.	Shear pin(s) sheared.	5.	Replace with new shear pin(s).

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NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance.

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Contents Ottawa Street South, KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4J1 Two-Stage Snow Thrower769-04210 07/09/08Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number There are rotating blades inside Safety SymbolsDo not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain Your Responsibility Restrict the useTraining Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Your ResponsibilityOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Lamp Wiring Harness If equipped Clean-Out ToolShear Pin Storage optional Drift Cutters If EquippedKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Starting the Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpStopping the Engine Engines with Starter Handle non-electric startAuger Control Test To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers Shift Cable Making AdjustmentsChute Control Drive Control & Shift LeverSpace between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted You can also check the adjustment as followsTo adjust the skid shoes To adjust the auger control, refer toEngine Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication AugersUnhook the support bracket spring from the frame Auger Belt ReplacementRoll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure Friction Wheel Inspection Drive Belt ReplacementRemove and replace belt in the reverse order To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as followsProblem Cause Remedy Trouble Shooting05.28.08 WarrantyAuger Housing COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU Logement DES Tarières 42C Optional/en optionPart RÉF Pièce Description Remarque Lhabitacle peut être légèrement différent 5952 30 in/poPart Description RÉF Pièce 31AE6GKF500 For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Parts List Pièces DétachéesAdressez-vous au «Service après-vente» La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoiresWay Chute Control with tall chute Manual Chute ControlPart RÉF Pièce Description Page Page Situation GarantieCom.mtdcanada Client du disposition la à exclusif recoursDépannage Solution Causes ProblèmeSouffleuse Remisage de InstructionsPropre Souffleuse Transmission de courroie la de RemplacementVis la REMARQUEréinstaller de PAS N’oubliez Patins et plate Lame La de courroie la de RemplacementTarière TarièresRéglages Goulotte la de Commande Et transmission la de CommandeVitesses de levier Vitesses de changement de CâbleMoteur du Arrêt ’huile et d’essence Pleins Moteur du marche en MiseÉlectrique Faites NeRoues des d’orientation Commande Fonctions 4 à goulotte la de CommandePhare Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilAmorçeur Souffleuse la de CommandesExplosif sont peurs Va les et inflammable La sur consignesPneus des Pression Phare du câblage de FaisceauOption en cisaillement De goupille la de Remisage Échéant cas leLes Remarque Cette RemarqueResponsabilité Votre Remisage et EntretienMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisFormation PréparationVotre ’essence de ManipulationMachine la d’utiliser Sécurité de SymbolesModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées Pièces04210-769 Phases deux neige à Souffleuse4J1 N2G Ontario KITCHENER, South, Street Ottawa