MTD 616 Engine fails to PTO engaged, Position, Parking brake not engaged Engage parking brake

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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

1.

PTO engaged.

1.

Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged

start

 

 

 

(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 equipped)

 

 

 

 

or place the throttle control in CHOKE

 

 

 

 

position.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter, if

 

 

 

 

equipped.

 

7.

Engine flooded.

7.

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.

 

8.

Parking brake not engaged.

8.

Engage parking brake.

 

9.

Throttle control lever not in correct starting

9.

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs

1.

Unit running with CHOKE applied.

1.

Push CHOKE control (if equipped) in, or

erratic

 

 

 

move the throttle control out of the CHOKE

 

 

 

 

position.

 

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 equipped.

 

4.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

4.

Clear vent or replace if damaged.

 

5.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

5.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

6.

Dirty air cleaner.

6.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/element 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

1.

Spark plug(s) gap too close.

1.

Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.

at high RPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty, or gap too

1.

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

 

 

wide.

 

 

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or

 

 

 

 

clean pre-cleaner, if so equipped.

Excessive

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.

Vibration

2.

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

2.

Replace blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not

1.

Engine speed too low.

1.

Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

mulch grass (If

2.

Wet grass.

2.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until

Equipped)

 

 

 

later to cut.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Excessively high grass.

3.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then

 

 

 

 

mow again at desired height or make a

 

 

 

 

narrower cutting path.

 

4.

Dull blade.

4.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Deck not balanced properly.

1.

Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

 

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

3.

Uneven tire pressure.

3.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Slope Gauge Use only an approved gasoline container Replace gasoline cap and tighten securelyGeneral Operation This manual and on the machine Slope Operation Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- mentService Gas and Oil Fill-up Setting Up Your Lawn TractorAttaching the Battery Cables Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative cableShipping Brace Removal Attaching The Steering WheelKnob Adjustment Seat Standard Adjustment SeatQuick Adjustment Seat Attaching The SeatIdentifying the Mulch Plug If so equippedOperating Your Lawn Tractor Brake PedalChoke Control Ignition Switch ModuleThrottle Control Lever Brake PedalElectric PTO Blade Engage Systems Indicator Monitor If EquippedSeat Adjustment Lever If Equipped PTO Blade Engage LeverDeck Lift Lever Safety Interlock SwitchesReverse Caution Mode Parking Brake ButtonSetting the Cutting Height Engaging the Parking BrakeStarting the Engine Driving On Slopes Stopping the EngineDriving The Tractor Drive PedalMoving the Tractor Manually Setting The Cruise ControlUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the BladesMowing HeadlightsMulching If Equipped Front To Rear Adjusting Your Lawn TractorLeveling the Deck Side to SideSteering Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentSeat Adjustment Quick Adjust Seat If so equippedKohler Single Shown Cleaning the Engine And DeckMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor EngineMove the tractor’s PTO Blade Engage into the OFF position Cutting Deck RemovalDeck Wash System If equipped Repeat steps 4-11 on the opposite side of the cutting deckBattery TiresCutting Blades FusesChanging the Deck Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltChanging the Lower Deck Belt 46 Decks Belt Cover Inch Two-stage Snow Thrower Rear Wheel Weight KitFor an extended period Storing your tractor Inch Deck Mulch KitYour Responsibility Housing Spark plug wires looseClean pre-cleaner, if so equipped Wide Dirty air cleanerWarranty 06.18.06Drive Belt Transmission 734-1731

616 specifications

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