MTD 663, 643 manual Trouble Shooting, Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action

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SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days

 

 

unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

 

Blocked fuel line.

Clean fuel line.

 

Choke not in ON position

Move switch to ON position

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

 

Key not in switch on engine.

Insert key.

 

Spark plug wire disconnected.

Connect spark plug wire.

 

Primer button not depressed.

Refer to the engine manual.

 

Fuel shut-off valve closed

Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

(if so equipped).

 

Engine runs erratic

Unit running on CHOKE.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

 

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last

 

 

over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Refer to the engine manual.

Loss of power

Spark plug wire loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

Gas cap vent hole plugged.

Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.

 

Exhaust port plugged.

Clean following the engine manual.

Engine overheats

Carburetor not adjusted

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have

 

properly.

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

 

Incorrect fuel mixture.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with proper fuel mixture.

Excessive vibration

Loose parts or damaged auger.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten

 

 

all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration

 

 

continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer.

Unit fails to propel itself

Incorrect adjustment of drive

Adjust drive cable.

 

cable.

 

 

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Replace drive belt.

Unit fails to

Discharge chute clogged.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean

discharge snow

 

discharge chute and inside of auger housing.

 

Foreign object lodged in auger.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove

 

 

object from auger.

 

Incorrect adjustment of drive

Adjust drive cable.

 

cable.

 

 

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Replace drive belt.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

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