Trouble Shooting - MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual

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Trouble
Shooting
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
P o r b e l m
Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3. Throttle control lever not in correct
4. Choke, if equipped, not in CHOKE
5. Engine (if equipped with a primer)
6. Blocked fuel line.
7. Faulty spark plug.
Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Unit running on CHOKE, if so
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
NOTE: For repairs beyond those listed above, contact your nearest authorized service center.
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C a u s e
starting position.
position.
not primed properly.
equipped.
16
R e m e d y
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Move throttle lever to FAST position.
4. Move choke to CHOKE position.
5. Prime engine.
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Clean or replace air cleaner.
6. See authorized service dealer.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. See authorized service dealer.