TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE
ACTION
On/Off control in the OFF position
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Turn On/Off control to ON
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
CAUSE
ACTION
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor
Adjustments section
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE
ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
an adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Stop the engine and clean the cutting
attachment
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
CAUSE
ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
an adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
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| Categories | Bolens Trimmer Manuals, Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals, MTD Trimmer Manuals, Trimmer Manuals |
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| Tags | Bolens BL100, Bolens BL150, MTD BL100, MTD BL150 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
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| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
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