MTD Troy-Bilt 521 Lawn Edger Lawn Mower Owners Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
8
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Troubleshooting
Guide
Engine fails to start
Dirty air cleaner
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with  your unit.
Push primer bulb two or three times.
Engine needs to be primed
Fuel tank empty
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Stale fuel in gasoline tank
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Spark plug fouled
Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Connect the spark plug  wire to the spark plug.
Clean, adjust gap or replace  spark plug.
Engine flooded
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with  your unit.
Engine runs erratic
Engine Overheats
Spark plug wire loose
Connect and tighten spark  plug wire.
Stale fuel in gasoline tank
Vent in gas cap plugged
Water or dirt in fuel system
Dirty air cleaner
Drain gasoline & refill tank  with clean, fresh gasoline.
Clear vent of any debris.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with  fresh fuel.
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with  your unit.
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with  your unit.
For parts and/or
accessories please
call 1-330-220-4683,
or 1-800-800-7310
Carburetor out of adjustment
Engine oil level low
Air flow restricted
Fill crankcase with proper  oil.
Clean the area around the engine’s cooling  fins.
Replace the engine’s air filter.
Dirty air filter
or visit
Carburetor not adjusted properly
Refer to the Engine Manual packed with  your unit.
www.mtdproducts.
com
Excessive Vibration
Drivebelt Slips
Edger blade bent or damaged
Blade spindle bent or damaged
Replace edger blade.
Contact an authorized MTD service  dealer.
Belt worn or stretched
Replace drive belt.
NOTE: Specifications are
subject to change without
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exact model and are for
reference purposes only.
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- 16 pages
Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandMTD, Lawn Mower
Product TypeWalk Behind Mower
Document File TypePDF
Publishermtdproducts.com
Wikipedia's PageMTD Products
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