8
Trouble-
Shooting
Problem
Engine fails to start
Cause
1. Choke not in ON position.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Engine not primed.
Remedy
1. Move choke to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2.
3.
4.
4. Prime engine as instructed in
“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
5.
6.
7.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
Clean fuel line.
5.
6.
7.
Faulty spark plug.
Blocked fuel line.
Safety key not in ignition on engine.
Fuel shut-off valve closed. (If
Insert key fully into the switch.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
8.
8.
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Cleanfresh gasoline.fuel line; fill tank with clean,
3. Drainfresh fuel.fuel tank. Refill with
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
NOTE: This section
addresses minor
service issues. For
further details, contact
customer assistance.
4. Contact Service Center.
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Contact Service Center.
Excessive
Vibration
1.
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by a
Service Center.
Loss of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Connectwire. and tighten spark plug
2
3
. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
. Exhaust port plugged.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas
cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
3. Contact Service Center.
toUnitpropelfails itself
1. Dmreivnet.control cable in need of adjust-
1. Adjust“Adjustments”.drive control cable. Refer to
2. Replace drive belt.
2
. Drive belt loose or damaged.
Unit fails
1
. Chute assembly clogged.
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
chute assembly and inside of
auger housing with clean-out tool
or a stick.
2. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
3. Refer to Maintenance section.
to discharge snow
2
3
. Foreign object lodged in auger.
. Auger belt loose or damaged.
13
| Categories | MTD Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | MTD 230, MTD 240, MTD 250, MTD 260, MTD 261, MTD S230, MTD S240, MTD S250, MTD S260, MTD S261, MTD Snow Blower Manual |
| Download File |
|
| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Snow Blower |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | MTD Products |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)