MTD T/205 - Troubleshooting and Repair; Troubleshooting Common Issues; Safety During Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting aid
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Fault Possible cause Remedy
Engine does
not start.
Fuel tank empty. Fill up fuel tank.
Stale fuel. Drain off stale fuel into a suitable vessel in the open
air
1
). Fill tank with clean, fresh and lead-free fuel.
Engine in cold state, choke not actuated. Actuate choke.
Throttle not at “START” or set to maximum
speed.
Set throttle at “START” – maximum speed.
Spark plug terminal not attached. Attach spark plug terminal to spark plug.
Spark plug contaminated or defective. Clean spark plug
1
).
Have defective spark plug replaced
2
).
Primer not actuated for cold start. Press primer.
Engine runs
irregularly
(stutters).
Choke lever still actuated. Reset choke.
Spark plug terminal loosely attached. Firmly attach spark plug terminal.
Stale fuel.
Water or dirt in the fuel system.
Drain off stale fuel into a suitable vessel in the open
air
1
). Fill tank with clean, fresh and lead-free fuel.
Fuel tank cap vent blocked. Clean venting cap.
Air filter contaminated. Clean air filter
1
).
Machine does
not hoe.
Earth clods prevent rotation of the hoeing
assembly.
Stop engine and remove spark plug terminal.
Clean hoeing assembly.
Bolts or screws have become loose. Replace bolt or screw. Secure bolt with spring
connector.
Clutch cable badly adjusted. Have the clutch cable adjusted
2
).
V-belt loose or torn. Have the V-belt replaced
2
).
Excessive
vibration.
Hoeing assembly loose or bent. Stop engine immediately and remove spark plug
terminal. Replace damaged parts.
Bolts or screws have become loose. Stop engine immediately and remove spark plug
terminal. Tighten screws or replace bolts.
1
) See Engine instructions.
2
) This work can only be executed by a specialist workshop.