MTD 13AP625K730 - Troubleshooting; Engine Starting and Running Issues

For repairsbeyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Pro blem Cause Remedy
Enginefails to start 1. PTOengaged• 1. PlacePTOknobindisengaged
(OFF)position•
2. Sparkplugwire(s)disconnected. 2. Connectwire(s)tosparkplug(s)•
3 Fueltankem t or stalefuel 3 F tankwthc ean freshgaso ne
• py • •
4 Chokenotactvated 4. PullouttheCHOKEcontrol(if so
• equipped)orplacethe throttle
controlinCHOKEposition•
5. Faultysparkplug• 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace•
6. Blockedfuelline• 6. Cleanfuellineor replacefuelfilter,
7. Engineflooded, ifsoequipped.
7. Crankenginewiththrottlein FAST
position.
8. Parkingbrakenotengaged. 8. Engageparkingbrake.
' 9. Throttlecontrollevernotin correct 9. Placethrottleleverto FAST
- startingposition. . position.
Engineruns erratic 1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied. 1. PushCHOKEcontrolin.
2. Sparkplugwire(s)loose.
3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
4. Ventingas cap plugged.
5. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
6. Dirtyaircleaner.
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2. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire(s).
3. Cleanfuelline;fill tankwith clean,
fresh(lessthan30 daysold)
gasoline.Replacefuelfilter,ifso
equipped.
4. Clearventor replaceif damaged.
5. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
6. Replaceaircleanercartridge/ele-
mentor cleanpre-cleaner,ifso
equipped.
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