Troubleshooting; Service Schedule - Snapper 155223 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
Engine Will Not Start
Using Electric Starter
Engine Stalls or Stops
After Running
Engine Loses Power
Excessive Vibration
Poor Snow
Discharging
TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBABLE CAUSE
Fuel tank empty• 1.
Engine needs choking and priming• 2.
Spark plug wire disconnected• 3.
Fuel shut off valve closed• 4.
• Power extension cord not plugged into machine or 1
120 Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe•
Power extension cord damaged• 2.
Starter switch damaged or faulty• 3.
• Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system• 1
Choke control in the "CHOKE" position• 2.
Fuel tank empty• 3.
Air intake clogged with snow or debris• 4.
Spark plug defective or gap set improperly• 5.
• Engine lubrication oil level is low. 1
Spark plug faulty. 2.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system• 3.
• Damaged, out of balance or bent auger• 1
Loose engine or auger components• 2.
3. Bent or loose Idler pulley
4. Cracked, severed or frayed belt
1. Clogged discharge chute•
2. Damaged or bent auger or components•
3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt.
4. Belt tension out of adjustment•
5. Insufficient lubrication in auger bearings•
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.
Move choke control to "CHOKE" position,
Push primer bulb three times,
Place spark plug wire onto spark plug,
Move fuel shut off valve to the on position,
• Plug power extension cord into machine & into
120 Volt outlet for USA or 230 Volt for Europe,,
Discard damaged power extension cord
Replace starter switch,
• Drain and clean fuel system,
Move choke control to "OFF" position,
Fill with fuel to proper level,
Unclog air intake,
Service spark plug,
• Add oil to the engine to full level,
Service spark plug,
Drain and clean fuel system,
• Service auger,
Service and tighten loose components,
3. Tighten or replace pulley,
4. Replace belt,
1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute,
2. Service auger or components,
3. Replace belt,
4. Adjust belt tension,
5. Lubricate all bearings as specified in manuals,
SERVICE SCHEDULE
ITEM
Spark Plug
Engine Oil
Engine Cooling
System
Drive Belts
Auger &
Impeller
Tires
SERVICE PERFORMED
Replace
Check Oil Level
Initial Oil Change
Periodic Oil Change
Clean Shroud & Fins
Check For Adjustment,
Wear and Tension
Check Stop Time &
Adjustment
Check Air Pressure
REF.
Engine Manual.
Engine Manual.
Engine Manual.
Engine Manual
Engine Manual
Page 10-12
Page 12, 13
Page 5
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