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Off-Season Storage; Troube Shooting Chart - MTD 245-596-000 Owner's Manual

2 h.p. edger
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FIGURE 15
7.
Set edger back on its wheels. Replace spark plug
wire.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare unit
for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly.
2.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
3.
Coat unit's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
4.
Store unit in a dry, clean area.
When
storing
any
type of
power
equipment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rustproof
the
equipment.
Using a
light oil or silicone, coat the equip¬
ment, especially springs and bearings.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
1.
Engine fails
to start.
_CAUSE_
A. Check fuel tank for gas.
B. Spark plug lead wire,
disconnected.
C. Faulty spark plug.
2.
Hard starting
A. Spark plug wire loose.
or loss of power.
d n-
.
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B. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Engine over-
A. Carburetor not adjusted
heats.
properly.
B. Air flow restricted.
C. Engine oil level low.
4.
Excessive
A. Spindle bolt bent.
vibration at
d d n l.
B. Ball bearing worn out.
5.
Belt slips.
A. Belt worn or stretched.
B. Clutch handle will not
remain in clutch plate.
_REMEDY
A. Fill tank if empty.
B. Connect lead wire.
C. Spark should jump gap between control electrode and side
electrode. If spark does not jump, replace the spark plug.
A. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
B. Clean air cleaner as described in engine manual.
A. Adjust carburetor. See engine manual.
B. Remove blower housing on engine and clean as described in the
engine manual.
C. Fill crankcase with the proper oil.
A. Replace spindle belt.
B. Replace ball bearing.
A. Replace bolt.
B. Readjust spring tension at clutch handle.
note. For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local service dealer.
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