MTD i1046, i1050 warranty Trouble Shooting

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Problem

 

 

 

Remedy

 

Cause

 

Engine fails to start

1.

PTO engaged.

1.

Place PTO knob in disengaged

 

 

 

(OFF) position.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

2.

Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s).

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

4.

Choke not activated.

4.

Pull out the CHOKE control (if so

 

 

 

 

equipped) or place the throttle

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

 

control in CHOKE position.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

7.

Engine flooded.

6.

Clean fuel line or replace fuel

 

 

 

 

filter, if so equipped.

 

 

 

7.

Crank engine with throttle in FAST

 

8. Parking brake not engaged.

 

position.

 

9.

Throttle control lever not in correct

8.

Engage parking brake.

 

 

starting position.

9.

Place throttle lever to FAST

 

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Unit running with CHOKE applied.

1.

Push CHOKE control in.

 

2.

Spark plug wire(s) loose.

2.

Connect and tighten spark

 

 

 

 

plug wire(s).

 

3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,

 

 

fresh (less than 30 days old)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so

 

4. Vent in gas cap plugged.

 

equipped.

 

4.

Clear vent or replace if damaged.

 

5. Water or dirt in fuel system.

 

5.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with

 

 

 

 

6.

Dirty air cleaner.

 

fresh fuel.

 

6.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/ele-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ment or clean pre-cleaner, if so

 

 

 

 

equipped.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Clean grass clippings and debris

 

 

 

 

from around the engine’s cooling

 

 

 

 

fins and blower housing.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine hesitates at

1.

Spark plug(s) gap too close.

1.

Remove spark plug(s) and reset

high RPM

 

 

 

the gap.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap

1.

Replace spark plug(s). Set plug(s)

 

 

too wide.

 

gap.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/ele-

 

 

 

 

ment or clean pre-cleaner, if so

 

 

 

 

equipped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Trouble

Shooting

For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents — Slope GaugeOperation Safe Operation PracticesYour Responsibility ChildrenGeneral Operation Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment Do NotService Mulching Plug and Shipping Brace Removal Attaching the Battery CablesOpening the Tractor Hood Gas and Oil Fill-upThrowing objects. Never operate Tire PressureIts down position, even with Know the Controls Throttle Control Lever PTO Blade Engage Control SwitchKey Switch Module 12V Power OutletCup Holder Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour MeterSeat Adjustment Lever Deck Lift LeverHydro Transmission Bypass Rods Safety Interlock SystemReverse Caution Mode Cargo NetIf the blades are engaged, disengage the PTO Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving The TractorMowing Steering the TractorDriving On Slopes Moving the Tractor ManuallyRaise and hold the chute deflector in up position Installing Mulching Plug on 46 Decks onlyInstalling Mulching Plug on 50 Decks only MulchingMaking Making AdjustmentsLeveling the Deck Front To Rear Leveling Deck Gauge Wheel AdjustmentSee Figure Deck only Deck Rear Roller AdjustmentOperating Maintaining Your Lawn TractorChanging Engine Oil & Filter Checking Engine Oil LevelServicing Paper Element Air CleanerServicing the Precleaner Spark PlugsFuel Line Steering MaintenanceEngine Cooling CarburetorLubrication Cleaning the Tractor and DeckDeck Wash System Tires BatteryCutting Deck Removal Hex Flange Nut Spindle AssemblyCutting Blades Blades may be removed as followsFuses Reinstalling the Cutting DeckHydrostatic Transmission Changing the Deck BeltMower Deck Maintaining Your Tractor Off-Season Storage Attachments & AccessoriesDrain fuel only into an approved container Safety Labels Trouble Shooting Debris in steering gears Clean gearsSteering effort Lack of Lubrication ArmsDescription Model To order replacementOr visit MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage General Emissions Warranty Coverage U.S.A

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