Troubleshooting - MTD 31A-050-706 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Cause
Key not in place
Cord disconnected from the motor control.
Problem
2. Motor control defective.
3. Extension cord not connected to the plug on
the snow thrower.
4. Extension cord not connected to a source of
power.
5. Circuit breaker reset button on the snow
thrower or circuit breaker in the house
receptacle tripped.
1. Too much workload on the snow thrower.
2. Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.
Snow thrower fails to start
Circuit breaker on the
snow thrower tripping
Unit fails to discharge snow
Snow thrower vibrating at
higher speed
Cord disconnects frequently
1. Chute assembly clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger belt loose or damaged.
1. Bent motor shaft or damaged auger.
Extension cord is not properly attached to
the cord restraint.
Old, worn, or loose extension cord.
Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Remedy
1. Insert key
2. Reconnectthe cord keeping the cord
restraint close to the motor control.
3. Replace motor control.
4. Connect the extension cord to the plug on
the snow thrower.
S,
Connect the extension cord to a 110-120 volt,
60 hertz AC receptacle.
6. Resetthe circuit breaker reset button
following instructions in the Maintenance &
Adjustments section of this manual.
1. Reset the circuit breaker on the snow
thrower, take a smaller width of cut, and walk
slowly.
2,
1,
2,
Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 or 20
amperes. Reset the circuit breaker and start
the snow thrower again.
Stop motor and unplug power cord. Clean
chute and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool or stick.
Stop motor immediately and unplug power
cord. Remove object from auger.
3. Replace auger belt.
1.
1,
2. 2,
Snow thrower fails to self- 1. 1.
propel
2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged. 2.
Loss of power 1. Cord disconnected from the motor control. 1.
Stop the motor, disconnect tile power source
and inspect for damage. Have repaired by an
authorized service dealer.
Reconnect the extension cord to the cord
restraint on the guide rod.
Replace extension cord.
Adjust auger control cable as shown in
Maintenance & Adjustments section.
Replace auger drive belt.
Reconnect the cord to the motor control.
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