MTD 50 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control handle disengaged.

1.

Engage blade control handle.

 

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

4.

Blocked fuel line.

4.

Clean fuel line.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

6.

Engine flooded

6.

Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not

 

 

 

 

prime.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline

 

3.

Vent in gas plugged.

3.

Clear vent.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

5.

Refer to engine manual.

 

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

6.

Refer to engine manual.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Remove blower housing and clean.

 

3.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

3.

Refer to engine manual.

Occasional skip (hesitates)

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to.030”. Refer to engine

at high speed

 

 

 

manual.

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

1.

Reset gap to.030” or replace spark

 

 

wide.

 

plug. Refer to engine manual.

 

2.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

2.

Refer to engine manual.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Refer to engine manual.

Excessive vibration

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and adapter. Balance

 

 

 

 

blade.

 

2.

Bent cutting blade.

2.

Replace blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels not positioned correctly.

1.

Place all four wheels in same height

 

 

 

 

position.

 

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

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

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationChildren ServiceSlope Operation Your ResponsibilitySlope Gauge Unpacking Loose Parts Spark Plug WireAssembling Your Lawn Mower Hardware PackAttaching Blade Control Handle Attaching Lower HandleAttaching Upper Handle Attaching Brake CableAttaching Starter Rope Attaching WheelsAttaching Chute Deflector Gas & Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Lawn MowerKnow your lawn mower Before StartingStopping Engine Using Your Lawn MowerStarting Engine Operating TipsHandle Height Making AdjustmentsCutting Height General Recommendations Cleaning MowerMaintaining Your Lawn Mower LubricationBlade Care Off-Season StorageTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyPage Parts List for Series Series Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

50 specifications

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