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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel | 1. | Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. |
| 2. | Improper fuel mixture | 2. | Mix new fuel at a ratio of 50:1 |
| 3. | Blocked fuel line | 3. | Clean fuel line |
| 4. | Key not in ON position | 4. | Insert key and turn to ON position |
| 5. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 5. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 6. | Faulty spark plug | 6. | Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or |
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| 7. | Engine not primed | 7. | Prime engine four times. |
| 8. | Engine flooded from excessive | 8. | Wait at least ten minutes before |
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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 |
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| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system | 3. | Refer to engine manual for remedy. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 4. | Refer to engine manual for remedy. |
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Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 1. | Refer to engine manual for instruc- |
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Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose | 1. | Firmly connect spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Vent in gas cap plugged | 2. | Clear vent. |
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Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger | 1. | Stop engine immediately and |
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Unit fails to | 1. | Drive cable out of adjustment | 1. | Adjust auger control cable as shown |
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| 2. Drive belt loose or damaged | 2. | Replace drive belt. | |
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Augers continue to rotate | 1. | Cable out of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust auger control cable as |
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Unit fails to discharge | 1. | Chute assembly clogged. | 1. | Stop engine and disconnect spark |
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| plug wire. Clean chute and inside |
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| 2. | Shear pin sheared. | 2. | Replace shear pin. |
| 3. Foreign object lodged in auger. | 3. | Stop engine immediately and | |
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| 4. Auger control cable out of | 4. | Adjust auger control cable. | |
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Trouble-
Shooting
Please do NOT
return the unit to the
retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Log onto
www.mtdproducts.com
or call a customer
service representative at 1(800)
Note:
You will need the model number and serial number if and when calling Customer Support, logging onto our website and contacting a service dealer. Please refer to page 2 of this manual for information regarding locating and recording your model and serial numbers.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service representative or call
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