Yard Machines 152, 140 manual OFF-SEASON Storage, Trouble Shooting Guide

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SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, 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.

•Clean snow thrower thoroughly.

•Follow “Storage” instructions found in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual. Preparing the engine for storage properly is important to prevent problems next season.

•Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.

SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline/oil mixture. Refer to

 

 

engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Blocked fuel line.

Clean fuel line.

 

Key not in switch on engine.

Insert Key

 

Spark plug wire disconnected.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

 

Improper gasoline and oil mixture.

Refer to fuel mixture in separate engine manual.

 

 

 

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/oil.

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh gasoline/oil.

 

 

Refer to engine manual packed with your unit

 

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Refer to engine manual packed with your unit or have

 

 

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer

 

 

 

Engine overheats

Incorrect fuel mixture.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with proper fuel mixture. Refer to

 

 

engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

Refer to engine manual packed with your unit or have

 

 

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

Loss of power

Spark plug wire loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Clear vent.

 

Exhaust port plugged.

Clean-see maintenance section.

 

 

 

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 cable

Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this

 

 

manual.

 

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Replace drive belt. Refer To Belt Replacement in

 

 

Maintenance section of this manual.

 

 

 

Unit fails to discharge snow.

Discharge chute clogged.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug

 

 

wire. Clean 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 cable.

Adjust drive cable. Refer to Belt Tension Adjustment in

 

 

Adjustment section of this manual.

 

Drive belt loose or damage.

Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in

 

 

Maintenance section of this manual.

 

 

 

Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine related information.

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.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully MTD Products INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OhioPreparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationMaintenance and Storage Finding Your Model Number Calling Customer SupportItems Required for SET-UP Unpacking InstructionsSET- UP Instructions Raising the Upper Handle Attaching the Control CableInstalling the Chute Crank Secure from the TOPSecure from the Underside Assembling the ChuteEngine Operating Controls ControlsFuel and OIL Mixture Snow Thrower Operating Controls Operation Belt Tension Adjustment AdjustmentsShave Plate Adjustment Belt Replacement MaintenanceShave Plate Replacement EngineTrouble Shooting Guide OFF-SEASON StorageModel Nos E150 Model Nos E150 E152 Part Description QTY Model Nos Model Nos E150 Model Nos. E152 Screw-Hex Cap 751-0535-12 Hose-Fuel Part QTY Description Bracket Support Fuel Tank 741-0475 Bushing Plastic MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

140, 152 specifications

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