MTD DUERR 424/LCD/22 User Manual

Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble
Possible Cause(s|
Corrective Action
Engine fails to start
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. Blocked fuel life.
3. Spark plug wins disconnected.
4. Faulty spark pi jg.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Clean fuel line.
3. Connect wire to spark plug.
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
2. Spark plug win} loose.
3. Blocked fuel lir e or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt ir fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleane r.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh
fuel.
5. Clean air cleaner as Instructed in
separate engine manual.
6. Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor
Adjustment in separate engine
manual).
Engine overheats
1. Engine oil leve low.
2. Air flow restricted.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and
clean as instructed in
separate engine manual.
3. Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor
Adjustment in separate engine
manual).
Will not split logs
Reservoir fluid level low.
Check and fill reservoir tank as
instructed in Operation section
of this manual.
Leaking cylinder
1. Broken seals.
2. Scored cylinder.
1. Replace seals.*
2. Replace cylinder.*
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service
dealer.
* Should be performed by an authorized ser/ice dealer only.

MTD DUERR 424/LCD/22 Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	DUERR 424/LCD/22
Category	Log Splitter
Language	English