MTD Series 140 through E173 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Cause Remedy

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SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

1.

Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil

 

 

 

 

mixture as specified in the engine

 

 

 

 

manual.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line

2.

Clean fuel line

 

3.

Key not in ON position

3.

Insert key and turn to ON position

 

4.

Spark plug wire disconnected

4.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug

5.

Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or

 

 

 

 

replace.

 

6.

Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly

6.

Refer to instructions on fuel mixture in

 

 

 

 

the engine manual and mix

 

 

 

 

apprpriately.

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; get the

 

 

 

 

carburetor adjusted by an authorized

 

 

 

 

service dealer.

Engine overheats

1.

Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly

1.

Drain fuel tank and refill with proper

 

 

 

 

fuel mixture.

 

2.

Carburetor out of adjustment

2.

Refer to engine manual; get the

 

 

 

 

carburetor adjusted by an authorized

 

 

 

 

service dealer.

Loss of power

1.

Spark plug wire loose

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

2.

Vent in gas cap plugged

2.

Clear vent.

 

3.

Exhaust port plugged.

3.

Clean port.

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 service dealer.

Unit fails to propel

1.

Drive cable out of adjustment

1.

Adjust drive cable following

itself

 

 

 

instructions on snow thrower.

 

2.

Drive belt loose or damaged

2.

Replace drive cable following

 

 

 

 

instructions on snow thrower.

Unit fails to

1.

Discharge chute clogged

1.

Stop engine immediately and

discharge snow

 

 

 

disconnect 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 from auger.

 

3.

Drive cable not adjusted properly

3.

Adjust drive cable following

 

 

 

 

instructions on snow thrower.

 

4.

Drive belt loose or damaged

4.

Replace drive belt following

 

 

 

 

instructions on snow thrower.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer or call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center. Refer to separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower for more engine related information.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesOperation PreparationYour Responsibility Maintenance And StorageAssembling Your Snow Thrower Assembling the chute Installing chute crankPrimer Button Know Your Snow ThrowerOperating Your Snow Thrower Belt tension Shave plateReplacing belt ServiceReplacing shave plate EngineGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication OFF-SEASON Storage Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideParts List for Models 140 Through E173 Part Description Models 140 through E173Models 142, E152, E172 and E173 Models 140, 150, E150 and E151Models 140 and E142 Models 150, E150 and E173 Models E151 and E172 Models 140 and E142 Model Models E150, E151, E152, E172, E173 Your Notes Dates MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

Series 140 through E173 specifications

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