Troubleshooting - MTD 31A-2M1A731 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
9
Problem
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Cause
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Ventin gas cap plugged.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
Remedy
1,
2.
1.
Firmly connect spark plug wire.
Clear vent.
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 snow thrower to
an authorized service dealer.
Snow thrower fails to self- 1. Augercontrolcableoutofadjustment. 1. Adjustaugercontrolcableasshownin
propel Maintenance & Adjustments section.
2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged. 2.
Augers continue to rotate 1. Auger control cable out of adjustment. 1.
Unit falls to discharge snow 1. Chute assembly clogged. 1.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger control cable out of adjustment.
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.
Replace auger drive belt.
Adjust auger control cable as shown in
Maintenance & Adjustments section.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool or stick.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnectthe
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.
3. Adjust auger control cable.
4. Replace auger belt,