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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Choke not in ON position.
1. Move choke to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2
3
4
5
. Spark plug wire disconnected.
. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
. Engine not primed.
4. Prime engine as instructed in “Operating
Your Snow Thrower”.
. Faulty spark plug.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Safety key not in ignition on engine.
6. Insert key fully into the switch.
Engine runs erratic
1. Engine running on CHOKE.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Contact an authorized Service Center.
2
3
4
. Stale fuel.
. Water or dirt in fuel system.
. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine overheats
Excessive vibration
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Contact an authorized Service Center.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If
vibration continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized Service Center.
Loss of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
Unit fails to propel itself
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
Maintenance and Adjustments section.
2
. Drive belt loose or damaged.
. Friction wheel worn.
2. Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section
3
3. Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service
section.
Unit fails to discharge snow
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. Foreign object lodged in auger.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with clean-out tool or a stick.
3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.
5. Shear pin(s) sheared.
3. Refer to Auger Control Test.
4. Refer to Maintenance section.
5. Replace with new shear pin(s).
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| Categories | MTD Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 600 Series, MTD Snow Blower Manual |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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