MTD 260 Series warranty Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Trouble

Shooting

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

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.

Engine not primed.

4.

Refer to engine manual.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

7.

Engine flooding.

7.

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. Gas cap vent plugged.

3.

Clear vent.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor. 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.

Dirty air filter.

2.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your

 

 

 

 

unit.

 

3.

Air flow restricted.

3.

Remove blower housing and clean.

 

4. Carburetor not adjusted properly.

4.

Refer to engine manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Occasional skip (hesitates)

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to .030”. Refer to engine manual.

at high speed

2.

Carburetor idle mixture adjustment

2.

Refer to engine manual.

 

 

improperly set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

1.

Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.

 

 

wide.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not mulch

1.

Wet grass.

1.

Do not mow when grass is wet;

grass

 

 

 

wait until later to cut.

 

2.

Excessive high grass.

2.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow

 

 

 

 

again at desired height or make a narrower

 

 

 

 

cutting path.

 

3.

Dull blade.

3.

Sharpen or 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Wheels will not propel

1.

Belt not installed properly.

1.

Check belt for proper pulley installation and

 

 

 

 

movement.

 

2.

Debris clogging drive operation.

2.

Clean out debris.

 

 

 

 

 

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