Troubleshooting - MTD T/120 User Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE / LOW IDLE SPEED
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Tines bound with material
Dirty air filter
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
If further assistance is required, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the tines
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Take to an authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
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