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Trouble-
shooting
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
1.
2.
3.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
Blocked fuel line
1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.
2. Clean fuel line
Engine fails to start
Key not snapped in place
3. Insert key. See “Ignition Key”
section.
4.
5.
Spark plug wire disconnected
Faulty spark plug
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean spark plug, re-adjust gap,
or replace.
6.
7.
Engine not primed
Engine flooded from excessive
priming
6. Prime engine four times.
7.
Wait at least ten minutes before
starting.
1.
Unit running on choke
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
Engine runs erratic
2.
Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel
3.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Refer to engine manual.
4. Refer to engine manual.
1.
Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Refer to engine manual.
Engine overheats
Loss of power
Please do NOT
return the unit to the
retailer from which it
was purchased, without
first contacting Customer
Support.
1.
2.
Spark plug wire loose
1. Firmly connect spark plug wire.
2. Clear vent.
Vent in gas cap plugged
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 service dealer.
Excessive vibration
Log onto
www.mtdproducts.com
or call a customer service
representative at 1-800-
800-7310.
1.
1.
Drive belt loose or damaged
Cable out of adjustment.
1. Replace drive belt.
Unit fails to self-propel
1. Adjust auger control cable as
shown in “Adjusting Auger Cable”
section.
Augers continue to rotate
Note: You will need
the model number and
serial number if and when
calling Customer Support,
logging onto our website
and contacting a service
dealer. Please refer to
page 2 of this manual for
information regarding
locating and recording
your model and serial
numbers.
1. Chute assembly clogged.
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean chute and inside
of auger housing with clean-out
tool or stick.
Unit fails to discharge snow
2.
3.
Shear pin sheared.
2. Replace shear pin.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
4. Adjust auger control cable.
4.
5.
Auger control cable out of
adjustment.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
5. Replace auger belt.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service representative
or call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center. Refer to the engine manual for more engine related
information.
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| Categories | MTD Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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