Off-Season Storage; Troubleshooting - MTD 140 Manual De Operador

SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING:
tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace,
water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas
appliance.
• Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
• Lubricate as instructed in the Maintaining Your Snow
Thrower section on page 10 of this manual.
• Refer to the Tecumseh Engines manual packed
with the snow thrower for detailed instructions
regarding all engine-related storage instructions.
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Engine fails to start 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engine runs erratic 1.
2.
3.
4.
Loss of power 1.
2.
3.
Excessive vibration 1.
Unit fails to self-propel 1.
2.
Unit fails to discharge 1.
snow
2.
3.
4.
Never store engine with fuel in
Cause
Key not in ignition switch or not in ON position.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
Blocked fuel line
Spark plug wire disconnected
Faulty spark plug
Unit running on choke
Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel
Water or dirt in fuel system
Carburetor out of adjustment
Spark plug wire loose
Vent in fuel cap plugged
Engine exhaust pipe plugged.
Loose parts or damaged auger
Drive cable out of adjustment
Drive belt damaged
Discharge chute clogged
Foreign object lodged in auger
Drive cable out of adjustment
Drive belt or damaged
• Store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
• Place blocks under the front of the auger housing
so that the snow thrower is not resting on the
rubber auger paddles. The rubber can become
misshaped if it supports the weight of the snow
thrower for several months of storage.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should
be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs,
cables and all moving parts.
1. Insert key and turn to ON position
2. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil
mixture as specified in the engine manual.
3. Clean fuel line
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.
1. Move choke lever to off position.
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
3. Refer to engine manual on remedy.
4. Refer to engine manual.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clear vent.
3. Remove obstruction from exhaust pipe.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Check for possible
damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair
as needed. If the problem persists, take unit
to an authorized MTD service dealer.
1. Adjust the control cable as instructed on
page 8 of this manual.
2. Inspect the drive belt for damage and
replace if necessary as instructed on page
10 of this manual.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and
the auger housing.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object.
3. Adjust the control cable as instructed
on page 8 of this manual.
4. Inspect the drive belt for damage and
replace if necessary as instructed on page
10 of this manual.
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Remedy