SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1.
2.
Key not in ignition switch or not in ON position.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
1.
2.
Insert key and turn to ON position
Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil
mixture as specified in the engine manual.
Clean fuel line
Connect wire to spark plug.
Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.
3.
4.
5.
Blocked fuel line
Spark plug wire disconnected
Faulty spark plug
3.
4.
5.
Engine runs erratic
1.
2.
Unit running on choke
Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel
1.
2.
Move choke lever to off position.
Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
3.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
Carburetor out of adjustment
3.
4.
Refer to engine manual on remedy.
Refer to engine manual.
Loss of power
1.
2.
3.
Spark plug wire loose
Vent in fuel cap plugged
Engine exhaust pipe plugged.
1.
2.
3.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Clear vent.
Remove obstruction from exhaust pipe.
Excessive vibration
1.
Loose parts or damaged auger
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Check for possible
damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair
as needed. If the problem persists, take unit
to an authorized MTD service dealer.
Unit fails to self-propel
1.
2.
Drive cable out of adjustment
Drive belt damaged
1.
2.
Adjust the control cable as instructed on
page 9 of this manual.
Inspect the drive belt for damage and
replace if necessary as instructed on page
10
of this manual.
Unit fails to discharge
snow
1.
Discharge chute clogged
1.
2.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and
the auger housing.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object.
2.
3.
4.
Foreign object lodged in auger
Drive cable out of adjustment
Drive belt or damaged
3. Adjust the control cable as instructed
on page 9 of this manual.
4.
Inspect the drive belt for damage and
replace if necessary as instructed on page
10
of this manual.
SECTION 9: ACCESSORIES & KITS
The following accessories and kits are available for single-stage, two-stroke snow throwers. See the retailer
from which you purchased your snow thrower, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for
information regarding price and availability.
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
OEM-390-694
Electric Start Kit
(fits models with a two-cycle Tecumseh 3 HP or 3.5 HP engine)
OEM-390-996
Electric Start Kit
(fits models with a two-cycle Tecumseh 4.5 HP – 5 HP engine)
OEM-737-0325
753-0451
MTD two-cycle snow thrower oil (contains six 2.6 oz. bottles)
Shave Plate (includes replacement shave plate and hardware)
Auger Rubber Paddle Kit (includes replacement rubber paddles and hardware)
753-0613
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