MTD Slalom 67 Instruction Manual page 20

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FAULT
Engine does not start
Engine stalls
Poor cut
Grass bin fails to fill
The drive does not function
Blade clutch does not function
POSSIBLE CAUSES
No spark
Difficulty in starting, flooded engine
Flat battery
Starter cord incorrectly connected
Grass too high or damp
Mower casing blocked
Closed throttle
Dirty air filter
Carburettor calibration incorrect
Blade badly worn
Blunt blade
Incorrect cutting height
The cutter plate is positioned too low.
Their is no aurflow to the blade and therefore there is
no airflow to convey the grass
Grass too heavy or too damp to be conveyed by the
air stream
Blade badly worn, blunt
Grass is to high caising problems in transportation to
the box
Casing blocked with previous grass cutting
Drive cable detached
Defective belt
Defective drive chain
Bowden pulley maladjusted
Cabling defect
Clutch damage
Charging current fuse defect
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CORRECTION
Clean the spark plug and replace if necessary. Check the
cable
Unscrew the plug and dry it
Recharge
Check the connection
Adjust the cutting height, in high position create air flow by
reversing
Clean the casing (Important: before cleaning extract the
spark plug lead)
Open throttle by moving lever to MAX pos.
Clean air filter (see engine instructions also)
Have the calibration checked by a soecialized centre
Replace the blade
Replace or sharpen blade
Adjust the cutting height
Adjust the cutting height
Wait until the lawn surface has dried off
Replace or sharpen the blade
Cut the lawn twice, altering the cutting height accordingly
Clean the casing (do not use water). NB: remember to remove
the spark plug connector
Insert the cable
Seek assistance from Service Workshop
Seek assistance from Service Workshop
Seek assistance from Service Workshop
Seek assistance from Service Workshop
Seek assistance from Service Workshop
Fit new safety fuse