TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
A C T I O N
On/Off control in the STOP position
Turn On/Off control to ON
Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Plugged spark arrestor
Engine is flooded
Pull starter rope repeatedly with throttle control fully
engaged and with the choke lever in Position 3
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take
to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take
to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Plugged spark arrestor
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass
Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to STOP, clean
and remove any debris binding the tines
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take
to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Low power
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Rocker arm clearance adjustment (see page 18)
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass
Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to STOP, clean
and remove any debris binding the tines
SIGNS OF OIL AROUND OIL FILL PLUG / DIPSTICK
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing o-ring
Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace o-ring
UNIT OCCASIONALLY HESITATES AT HIGH SPEEDS
C A U SE
A C T I O N
Spark plug gap is too small/close
Adjust gap to 0.025”
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals, Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD TB144, Troy-Bilt TB144 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
| Product Type | Walk Behind Mower |
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| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
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