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Diagnose & Troubleshoot Wood Chippers, Shredders & Vacuums
Select one of the symptoms below to find possible causes and common solutions for your MTD wood chipper, shredder or vacuum.
Common Symptoms:
Engine fails to start
| Possible Causes | Corrective Actions |
|---|---|
1Throttle lever not in correct starting position | Move throttle lever to FAST or START position |
Spark plug wire disconnected | Connect wire to spark plug |
Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped) | Move choke lever to CHOKE position (if equipped) |
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline |
Engine not primed (if equipped) | Prime engine as instructed in your Engine Manual |
Faulty spark plug | Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug |
Engine flooded | Safety switch must be depressed by the front tab on the bag handle when securing the bag |
Safety switch not depressed | Connect safety switch wire to engine connector and ground to mounting bracket |
Safety switch wire is not connected to engine or not properly grounded | Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime |