Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart - Briggs & Stratton 130000 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

Perform the inspection or repair as indicated in the Troubleshooting Chart.
Problem
Auger does not stop within 5 seconds after auger
control lever is released.
Discharge chute or deflector does not work.
Scraper bar does not clean hard surface.
Unit does not propel itself.
Engine does not start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Excessive vibration.
Snowthrower does not stop when traction control
lever is released.
Unit does not discharge snow.
For all other issues, contact an authorized service dealer.
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Look for
Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Discharge chute or deflector out of adjustment or
needs lubrication.
Skid shoes and scraper bar improperly adjusted.
Traction control cable out of adjustment.
Key is in OFF position.
Primer button not pressed (cold engine).
Fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) is in CLOSED
position.
Out of fuel.
Choke turned to OPEN/RUN (cold engine).
Engine flooded.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Loose parts or damaged impeller.
Traction control cable out of adjustment.
Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Broken auger shear bolt.
Broken impeller shear bolt.
Discharge chute clogged.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
Remedy
See Adjusting the Auger and Traction Cable .
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.
See Adjusting the Skid Shoe Height .
See Adjusting the Auger and Traction Cable .
Turn key to ON position.
Press primer button twice and restart.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Fill fuel tank.
Turn choke to CLOSED/START, set throttle to FAST.
Move the choke to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle
to FAST position, and crank until the engine starts.
Fill with fresh fuel.
Clear vent or replace fuel cap.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all hardware. If
vibration continues, have the unit serviced by an
Authorized Dealer.
See Adjusting the Auger and Traction Cable .
See Adjusting the Auger and Traction Cable .
See Replacing the Auger Shear Bolt .
See Replacing the Impeller Shear Bolt .
STOP THE ENGINE! Ensure that the auger and
impeller have stopped rotating. Use a clean-out tool
to remove snow from the discharge chute. Never
clear a clogged discharge chute with your hands!
See Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute .
STOP THE ENGINE! Ensure that the auger and
impeller have stopped rotating. Use a clean-out tool
to remove foreign object. Never clear a lodged object
with your hands! See Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute .