How to Troubleshoot Starting Problems on an MTD Electric Start Snow Blower
Snow blowers blow snow out of driveways and sidewalks so that people may their cars to work and get to the mail. An MTD electric-start snow blower adds electric start capability. This new feature is done by plugging the blower into an electrical socket and turning the key on the handle. When it does not function properly, it is a hard problem to diagnose. Go through a series of steps to ensure that all the electric parts are working correctly. Does this Spark an idea?
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- Electrical outlet
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Instructions
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Ensure that you are following the proper procedure. Make sure that the electrical cord is plugged into both the wall and the blower's starter. There is no battery that holds an electrical charge, so the cord must be plugged up each time you want to use the electric start. Once that is done, turn the key and it will come on.
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Check the fuel tank. Make sure that there is fuel inside of it. Once the electric starts the mower, it is up to the fuel to keep the blower running. Open the black gas cap on top of the engine and look inside. If you see just a tiny bit of fuel or none at all, it needs more. Use regular unleaded gasoline and fill the tank up.
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Inspect the electrical cord for any kinks or holes. If there are any kinks, the electrical charge will not go through the cord and into the electric starter. Try unwrapping any kinks you find. If any of the cord's internal wires are shown, this is an electrocution hazard and the wires may be shorted out from being exposed. Replace the cord with a new one immediately.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are too far away from an electrical outlet, the blower still has a pull cord to start it.
Any higher octane fuel than regular unleaded and it will burn the fuel line.
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