Off-Season Storage; Troubleshooting - MTD Yard-Man 285 Manual Del Operador

SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING:
Never store engine with fuel in
tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
• Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
• Lubricate as instructed above with a light oil.
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Engine fails to start 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Engine runs erratic 1.
2.
3.
4.
Engine overheats 1.
Loss of power 1.
2.
Excessive vibration 1.
Unit fails to self-propel 1.
2.
Unit fails to discharge 1.
snow
2.
3.
4.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service
representative or call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center. Refer to the engine manual, packed with
your snow thrower, for more engine related information.
Cause
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
Blocked fuel line
Key not in ON position
Spark plug wire disconnected
Faulty spark plug
Engine not primed
Engine flooded with excessive priming
Unit running on choke
Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel
Water or dirt in fuel system
Carburetor out of adjustment
Carburetor out of adjustment
Spark plug wire loose
Vent in gas cap plugged
Loose parts or damaged auger
Drive cable out of adjustment
Drive belt loose or damaged
Discharge chute clogged
Foreign object lodged in auger
Drive cable not adjusted properly
Drive belt loose or damaged
• Follow "Storage" instructions in the Engine Manual.
• Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower
up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a
poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs,
cables and all moving parts.
1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.
2. Clean fuel line
3. Insert key and turn to ON position
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.
6. Prime engine four times.
7. Wait at least ten minutes before starting.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh,
clean gasoline.
3. Refer to engine manual for remedy.
4. Refer to engine manual for remedy.
1. Refer to engine manual for instruction.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clear vent.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Check for possible
damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair
as needed. If the problem persists, take
unit to an authorized service dealer.
1. Adjust drive cable following instructions on
page 9 of this manual.
2. Replace drive cable.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute
and the auger housing.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object .
3. Adjust drive cable following instructions on
page 9 of this manual.
4. Replace drive belt.
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Remedy