MTD 138-320-000 Owner's Manual page 22

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS
TROUBLE LOOK FOR
REMEDY
No fuel to the carburetor Gasoline tank eripty. Fill.
Fuel line or in-lire fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if necessary.
Air filter dirty
If the air cleaner s dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
Engine smokes Engine loses crankcase
vacuum
Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.
Engine breather defective. Replace.
Excessive
vibration
Bent or damaged blade
spindle
Stop engine immediately.
Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness
and damage. Tic hten or replace any damaged parts.
Bent blade
Stop engine immediately.
Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.
Mower will not
discharge
grass or leaves
uncut strips
Engine speed low
Transmission selection
Blades short or dull
Throttle must be set between 3/4 and full throttle.
Use lower transmission speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Sharpen or repic ce blades (uncut strip problem only).
Make certain deck engagement adjustment is correct. Refer to page 15.
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