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MTD 170-TOA - User Manual

MTD 170-TOA
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P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
En g i n E Op E r a t O r ’s Ma n u a l
208cc OHV Horizontal Shaft Engine — Model 170-TOA
769-05835A
02 .19.10

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Questions and Answers

  • A
    Anthony RobinsonAug 10, 2025
    Why does my MTD 170-TOA fail to start?
    • J
      Jessica RussellAug 10, 2025
      If your MTD engine fails to start, there are several potential reasons. It could be that the engine is flooded, in which case you should wait at least 10 minutes before attempting to start it again. Other possible causes include a disconnected spark plug wire (connect it to the spark plug), an empty or stale fuel tank (fill it with clean, fresh gasoline), the engine not being choked (choke the engine), a faulty spark plug (clean, adjust the gap, or replace it), or the throttle being in the stop position (move the throttle to the FAST/Run position).
  • J
    jonessusanAug 26, 2025
    What to do if MTD 170-TOA runs erratically?
    • J
      joseph31Aug 26, 2025
      If your MTD engine runs erratically, it might be due to a loose spark plug wire (connect and tighten it). Another cause could be a spark plug that is scorched, defective, or has an incorrectly set electrode gap (readjust the electrode gap or replace the spark plug). Stale fuel can also cause this issue, so fill the tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Additionally, check if the engine is running with the choke on (move the choke to off) or if there's water or dirt in the fuel system (drain the fuel tank and refill with fresh fuel).

MTD 170-TOA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMTD
Model170-TOA
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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