Troubleshooting - MTD BV3100 Operator's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty petrol tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed petrol
Fouled spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed petrol
Improper carburettor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed petrol
Improper carburettor adjustment
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed petrol
Improper carburettor adjustment
UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM
C A U S E
Bag is full
Blocked tube
Blocked impeller
Damaged impeller

TROUBLESHOOTING

A C T I O N
Fill petrol tank
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Use starting procedure with choke lever in the
RUN position
Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburettor adjustment
A C T I O N
Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburettor adjustment
A C T I O N
Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburettor adjustment
A C T I O N
Empty Bag. See Empty the Vacuum Bag
Clear Blockage. See Clearing a Blocked
tube/Impeller
Clear Blockage. See Clearing a Blocked
tube/Impeller
Take unit to an authorized service dealer
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