MTD 3BA manual Troubleshooting, Off-Season Storage, Problem Possible Cause Remedy

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Off-Season Storage

WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for storage as instructed in the engine manual.

Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment.

Follow lubrication recommendations on page 11.

Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

1.

Fill tank with fresh gasoline.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line.

2.

Clean the fuel line.

 

3.

Choke not ON.

3.

Turn Choke knob to ON position.

 

4.

Faulty spark plug.

4.

Clean, adjust or replace spark plug.

 

5.

Key not in ignition switch.

5.

Insert the key fully; do not turn.

 

6.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

6.

Attach spark plug wire to the spark

 

 

 

 

plug on the engine.

 

7.

Primer not used properly.

7.

Prime the engine as instructed earlier.

 

 

 

 

If the carburetor is flooded due to

 

 

 

 

over-priming, wait till it dries out.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Unit running at FULL choke.

1.

Turn choke knob to OFF position.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale gasoline.

2.

Clean the fuel line, fill tank with fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline.

 

3.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

3.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Fill up

 

 

 

 

with fresh gasoline.

Engine loses power

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect spark plug wire.

 

2.

Gas cap vent hole plugged.

2.

Remove ice and snow from gas cap.

 

 

 

 

Be certain that vent hole is clear.

Excessive vibration

1.

Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.

Stop the engine immediately and

 

 

 

 

disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all

 

 

 

 

bolts and nuts. If vibration continues,

 

 

 

 

contact service center.

Unit fails to propel

1.

Drive belt loose or damaged.

1.

Replace drive belt.

itself

 

 

 

 

Unit fails to

1.

Chute assembly clogged.

1.

Stop engine and disconnect spark

discharge snow

 

 

 

plug wire. Clean chute and inside of

 

 

 

 

auger housing with clean-out tool or

 

 

 

 

stick.

 

2.

Shear pin sheared.

2.

Replace shear pin.

 

3.

Foreign object lodged in auger.

3.

Stop engine immediately and

 

 

 

 

disconnect the spark plug wire.

 

 

 

 

Remove object from auger.

 

4.

Auger control cable out of adjustment.

4.

Adjust auger control cable.

 

5.

Auger belt loose or damaged.

5.

Replace auger belt.

Augers continue to

1.

Cable out of adjustment.

1.

Adjust auger control cable as shown

rotate

 

 

 

in “Making Adjustments” on page 10.

NOTE: For repairs beyond minor adjustments listed above, contact an authorized service dealer.

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Contents Operator’s Manual MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhioTable of Contents Preparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationDo not modify engine Maintenance & StorageYour Responsibility Clean-Out Tool Before AssemblySetting Up The Handle Assembling Your Snow ThrowerSkid Shoe Final AdjustmentsTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Drive CableKnow Your Snow Thrower To Start Engine Operating Your Snow ThrowerBefore Starting Engine Auger Control Test Before StoppingTo Stop The Snow Thrower Electric Starter if equippedClearing The Snow Making AdjustmentsCleaning The Chute Assembly Auger CableGeneral Recommendations Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerSkid Shoe LubricationCheck V-Belts Service Spark PlugServicing Your Snow Thrower Shave Plate and Skid ShoesDrive Belt Replacing BeltsServicing Augers Off-Season Storage TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Remedy Parts List for Model 3BA Ref. No DescriptionModel 3BA Ref. No. Part No Description Model 3BA Ref. No Description MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for