Engine Information; Troubleshooting - MTD D 16 Notice D'instruction D'origine

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Engine information

The engine manufacturer is liable for
all engine-related problems with res -
pect to power, power measurement,
technical specifications, warranty
and service. Information can be
found in the owner's/user handbook
supplied separately by the engine
manufacturer.
Problem
Starter does not turn.
Starter turns but engine does
not start.
Engine emits smoke.
Strong vibrations.
Cutter deck does not di -
scharge grass or cuts
unevenly.
Engine is running, cutter
deck is not mowing.
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Troubleshooting

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Danger
Injury hazard if engine is started in
advertently
Protect yourself against injury.
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
– Switch off the engine.
– Withdraw the ignition key.
– Actuate the parking brake.
– Wait until all moving parts have
come to rest and the engine has
fully cooled,
– Pull off the spark plug connector
so that the engine cannot inad -
vertently start.
Possible cause(s)
Safety interlock system has actu -
ated.
Battery not connected correctly.
Discharged or low battery.
Fuse has tripped.
Loose earth cable between engi -
ne and frame.
Choke and throttle in wrong posi -
tion.
Carburettor not receiving any fu -
el, fuel tank empty.
Defective or dirty spark plug.
No ignition spark.
Too much oil in engine.
Engine defective.
Damaged blade shaft or defective
cutter.
Engine speed too low.
Travelling speed too high.
Cutting blade is blunt.
V-belt torn.
Operating Manual for Ride-on Lawn Tractor
Faults which occur while you are
using your mower often have simple
causes which you should know and
may be able to rectify yourself. If you
-
are in any doubt however, your spe -
cialist workshop will be happy to pro -
vide assistance.
Action to take
To start the engine, sit on the driver's seat, ful -
ly depress brake pedal or apply parking brake.
Switching off the cutter deck.
Connect red cable to (+) battery terminal and
black cable to (–) battery terminal.
Charge the battery.
Replace fuse. If the fuse trips repeatedly, look
for the cause (usually short-circuit).
Connect earth cable.
Pull out choke.
Move throttle to .
Top up with fuel.
Check spark plug; see engine manual.
Arrange for the ignition to be checked in a spe -
cialist workshop.
Switch off the mower immediately.
Check engine oil level.
Switch off the mower immediately. Arrange for
a specialist workshop to check the engine.
Switch off the mower immediately. Defective
parts must be replaced by a specialist work -
shop.
Increase throttle.
Set to a lower travelling speed.
Arrange for a specialist workshop to sharpen
or replace the blade.
The V-belt must be replaced in a specialist
workshop.