Select one of the symptoms below to find possible causes and common solutions for your MTD zero-turn mower.
Possible Causes | ![]() | Corrective Actions |
1PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged | ![]() | Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position |
Parking brake not engaged | ![]() | Engage parking brake |
Drive control levers not full outward in neutral position | ![]() | Move drive control levers fully outward in neutral position |
Spark plug wire(s) disconnected | ![]() | Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s) |
Throttle/Choke control lever not in correct starting position | ![]() | Place throttle/choke lever to choke position |
Choke not activated | ![]() | Push throttle/choke control lever to choke position |
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel | ![]() | Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas |
Blocked fuel line | ![]() | Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter |
Faulty spark plug(s) | ![]() | Clean, adjust gap or replaces plug(s) |
Engine flooded | ![]() | Crank engine with throttle in FAST position |
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