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Engine fails to start | 1. | Dirty air cleaner. | 1. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual |
| 2. | Engine needs to be primed. | 2. | Push primer bulb two or three times. |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 4. | Stale fuel in gasoline tank. | 4. | Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh |
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| 5. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 5. | Connect the spark plug wire to the spark |
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| 6. | Spark plug fouled. | 6. | Clean, adjust gap or replace spark plug. |
| 7. | Engine flooded. | 7. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Stale fuel in gasoline tank. | 2. | Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh |
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| 3. | Vent in gas cap plugged. | 3. | Clear vent of any debris. |
| 4. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 4. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| 5. | Dirty air cleaner. | 5. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. |
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Engine Overheats | 1. | Engine oil level low. | 1. | Fill crankcase with proper oil. |
| 2. | Air flow restricted. | 2. | Clean area around and on top of engine. |
| 3. | Dirty air cleaner. | 3. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. |
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Occasional skips | 1. | Spark plug gap too close. | 1. | Adjust gap. Refer to the Engine Operator’s |
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Idles poorly | 1. | Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. | 1. | Reset gap or replace spark plug. |
| 2. | Dirty air cleaner. | 2. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. |
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Excessive Vibration | 1. | Edger blade bent or damaged. | 1. | Replace edger blade. |
| 2. | Blade spindle bent or damaged. | 2. | Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. |
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1. | Belt worn or stretched. | 1. | Replace drive belt. | |
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