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How to Identify and Fix Common Gardening Problems ?
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Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn`t work, you might need a new fuel filter.
If the engine will idle but dies at full throttle the main jet in the carburetor may be plugged. You can repair a plugged main jet by cleaning it, replacing the jet, or replacing the carburetor. If you choose to clean or replace the main jet, you will also want to clean the rest of the carburetor.
For MTD mowers, the most common cause of fuel not getting to the spark plug is a clogged-up carburetor due to the buildup of debris. To fix the problem, clean up the carburetor by taking out the fuel bowl and spraying the carburetor with some carburetor cleaner.
The reasons why mower is not moving forward or reverse is that the battery is dead, or due to clogged fuel line. Additionally, malfunctioning transmission, or a broken drive belt, also a faulty spark plug, even when friction wheel isn`t in contact with the friction plate, or damaged Tires.
To control engine speed, a mechanical governor uses gears and flyweights inside the crankcase to detect changes in the load and adjusts the throttle accordingly.
Why would the engine only run while the choke is on or with repeated manual priming? An engine that requires the choking (partial or full) after initial engine warm up is an indication that the engine fuel air mixture system is out of adjustment.
Check the Fuel Filter
To start, tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If that doesn`t work, you might have a clogged filter. Not all lawn mowers have a fuel filter, but for the ones that do, it`s usually located in the fuel line or the fuel tank.
The fuse block location may vary with the age and style of the mower, but is generally located along the wiring harness between the battery and the key switch. On our current style riding mowers, the fuse will either be: A) Under the hood, behind the steering dash panel.
This could be due to a number of reasons, such as a fuel filter that is clogged, a faulty fuel pump, or a blocked fuel line. Other issues include a faulty carburetor, a misaligned float, or a worn gasket.
Failure of any mechanical component, a broken hose, or clogged filter will cause tractor hydrostatic transmission problems. But the most common issue will be the oil itself. In the transmission section of your operator`s manual, you`ll find a section that covers oil viscosity.
Check your grass bag isn`t clogged
If the lining of your grass bag is clogged with old grass you should clean it using a jet wash, air line or simply a brush and water. Once clean the air should flow through the grass bag more efficiently and improve the grass collection.
Replace dirty or clogged fuel filter. Replace old gas with fresh gas (properly dispose of old gas). Check oil level and add if low. Adjust cutting height of mower before cutting tall grass.
The most common reason for a surging lawn mower engine is a blockage in the fuel supply, but there are other possibilities: Bad gas. Bad spark plug. Dirty/faulty carburetor.
Discover Relevant Questions and Answers for Your Specific Issue
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Remove deck from 2007 yardman 46 inch cut – Mtd LAWN MOWER PART # 983-04162A-0638 DECK Assembly:SD 42" W
ANSWER : Contact MTD if your manual doesn’t cover this, or buy a shop manual.
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I need a diagram to replace a deck cable on a mtd yardman tractor
ANSWER : Go to MTD website and download the manual for your machine.
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Where is oil drain plug on MTD mower – Mtd LAWN MOWER PART # 683-04163B FRAME Assembly:RIDER
ANSWER : If it isn’t on the bottom of the engine (above the blade) then you don’t have one. This is not that uncommon. When you need to drain the oil, FIRST- pull the spark plug wire off!!! Then remove the dip stick or filler plug and turn the unit upside down and drain the oil.
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MTD Yardman push mower runs fine for awhile then cuts off.
ANSWER : Try buying a new plug first but if it continues then I would say that there is debris in the carb.
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Why doesn’t the shifter on my 42″mtd mower not effect the trans?
ANSWER : If the tractor has a hydro-static transmission. There is a rod at the back to make tractor roll easy for pushing. Rod out for neutral.Rod in for drive ingaged.
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Need photo of routing blade belt for 42” mtd yard mach.
ANSWER : Hi,
I’m sending you a link for you to obtain a users manual for your mower.
To get the correct manual, you will need your Model Number and Serial Number… the website of the link will tell you how to obtain those from your mower.
The manual would be good to have, anyway and should illustrate the correct belt routing and many other specifics.
I’m sending you a link for you to obtain a users manual for your mower.
To get the correct manual, you will need your Model Number and Serial Number… the website of the link will tell you how to obtain those from your mower.
The manual would be good to have, anyway and should illustrate the correct belt routing and many other specifics.
http://manuals.mtdproducts.com/mtd/public/list.jsp?BrandCode=10451
Hope this helps… Good luck!
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<!– from fixya rte –>Where do i get a replacment bagger – Mtd Arnold Corp RearMounted Bagger for MTD and YardMan Riding Mowers For 20
ANSWER : G to Amazon.com on line mtd replacement bag for bagger
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How do you start a Yardman Beetle. We do not have operating manual and engine is not turning over.
ANSWER : YARDMAN BEATLE WILL NOT START
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