You've found your mower hidden behind all that winter time clutter, but maybe after so many cold months stored away in the garage, it's not running as well as you remember. Make sure you're providing regular maintenance so you avoid any unforeseen or early replacements and repairs, and familiarize yourself with a few easy ways to troubleshoot common issues with your MTD mower.
- The mower won't start.
If you can't get your mower to turn over, it may be one of these seven common issues:
- The control handle's not engaged.
- You need to reconnect the spark plug wire.
- Replace the fuel tank with new gas.
- Clean your fuel line.
- Clean or adjust the spark plug gap. Replace if necessary.
- If your engine has flooded, don't prime the mower. Wait to restart.
- Clean your air filter of debris and dirt. Replace if necessary.
2. The mower vibrates more than usual.
This typically happens due to one of three issues:
- You need to tighten the blade and adapter, followed by balancing the blade.
- If you notice your blade has bent, you'll need to replace it.
- Finally, check to see if the mounting bolt on the engine is loose. Tighten it or replace the bolt if necessary.
3. The engine is running inconsistently.
Consider these six possible solutions:
- The spark plug should be connected and properly tightened.
- Make sure the fuel line is clean and the tank is filled with new gas.
- Inspect and clean the gas cap vent.
- If you find that your fuel system has been compromised by dirt or water, drain the tank and refill it with fresh fluid.
- Refer to your model's engine manual if you need to adjust the carburetor.
- If you've overfilled the engine with oil, drain it and refill to the proper level.
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