MTD 1842AVCC Chainsaw User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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CAUSE ACTION
Incorrectly gapped spark plug Clean / gap or replace plug
CAUSE ACTION
Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center
CAUSE ACTION
Incorrect starting procedures Follow instructions in the Starting/Stopping section
Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center
Fouled spark plug Clean / gap or replace plug
UNIT WON’T START OR STARTS BUT WILL NOT RUN
UNIT STARTS, BUT ENGINE HAS LOW POWER
ENGINE HESITATES
NO POWER UNDER LOAD
CAUSE ACTION
Fuel filter is plugged Replace the fuel filter
Incorrect lever position Move to RUN position
Dirty spark arrester screen Replace spark arrester screen.
Dirty air filter
Remove, clean and reinstall filter.
Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center
CAUSE ACTION
Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center
RUNS ERATICALLY
CAUSE ACTION
Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center
Incorrect fuel mixture Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mixture)
SMOKES EXCESSIVELY