Troubleshooting & Service Troubleshooting; Chute Removal And Installation - Simplicity 1695514 Operator's Manual

Single stage snowthrower
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Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine starts hard or runs poorly
Unit does not throw snow
Auger does not stop turning
when control is released
Excessive vibration
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local dealer.
CHUTE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the fasteners (B, Figure 12) that secure the
chute (A) to the top cover.
2. Remove the chute (A).
3. Installation is reverse of removal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause
1. Key is OFF
2. Failure to prime cold engine
3. Out of fuel
4. Choke OFF - cold engine
5. Engine flooded
6. Spark Plug not sparking
7. Water in fuel, or old fuel
1. Fuel mixture too rich
2. Spark plug faulty, fouled,
or gapped incorrectly
3. Water in fuel, or old fuel
4. Gas cap vent hole plugged
1. Loose or broken drive belt
2. Incorrect control cable
adjustment
3. Discharge chute clogged,
foreign object lodged in auger
4. Broken control cable
1. Incorrect control cable
adjustment
1. Loose parts or damaged
auger
Figure 12. Chute Removal and Installation
A. Chute
B. Fasteners
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Troubleshooting
Remedy
1. Turn Key to the ON position
2. Press primer button twice and restart.
3. Fill fuel tank
4. Turn Choke to ON.
5. Turn Choke to OFF; try starting
6. Check Gap. Gap plug, clean electrode,
or replace as necessary
7. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
waste facility). Fill with fresh fuel mixture.
1. Move choke to OFF position
2. Clean and gap, or replace
3. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
waste facility). Fill with fresh fuel mixture.
4. Clean vent hole or replace cap
1. Adjust or replace belt
2. Adjust Auger Control cable
3. Stop engine, remove key and
clean out discharge chute
4. Replace cable
1. Adjust Auger Control cable
1. STOP engine and REMOVE the key,
tighten all hardware. If vibration
continues, see your dealer.
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