Troubleshooting; Service Schedule - Snapper 8246, 9266, 9266E, E9266, 11306, E11306 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
1. Fuel tank empty.
Engine Will Not Start
2. Engine needs choking and priming.
Using Recoil Starter
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Fuel shut off valve closed.
1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or
Engine Will Not Start
Using Electric Starter
2. Power extension cord damaged.
3. Starter switch damaged or faulty.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
After Running 2. Choke control in the "CHOKE" position.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Air intake clogged with snow or debris.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
1. Engine lubrication oil level is low.
Engine Loses Power
2. Spark plug faulty.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Excessive Vibration 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger.
2. Loose engine or auger/impeller components.
3. Bent or loose Idler pulley.
4. Cracked, severed or frayed belt.
1. Clogged discharge chute.
Poor Snow
2. Damaged or bent auger/impeller or components.
Discharging
3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt.
4. Belt tension out of adjustment.
5. Insufficient lubrication in auger bearings.
ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED
Replace
Spark Plug
Engine Oil Check Oil Level
Initial Oil Change
Periodic Oil Change
Clean or Replace
Air Filter
Clean Shroud & Fins
Engine Cooling
System
Drive Belts Check For Wear, Tension
and Adjustments
Auger & Check For Damage,
Lubrication, Stop Time
Impeller
Check Air Pressure
Tires

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
120 Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe.

SERVICE SCHEDULE

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1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.
2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position. Push
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Move fuel shut off valve to the on position.
1. Plug power extension cord into machine & into 120
2. Discard damaged power extension cord.
3. Replace starter switch.
1. Drain and clean fuel system.
2. Move choke control to "OFF" position.
3. Fill with fuel to proper level.
4. Unclog air intake.
5. Service spark plug.
1. Add oil to the engine to full level.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Service auger.
2. Service and tighten loose components.
3. Tighten or replace pulley.
4. Replace belt.
1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute.
2. Service auger/impeller or components.
3. Replace belt.
4. Adjust belt tension.
5. Lubricate all bearings as specified in manuals.
REF. EACH
USE HRS
X
X
X
X
19
CORRECTIVE ACTION
primer bulb three times.
Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe.
5 25 50
HRS HRS
X
X X
100 EACH
HRS SEASON
X
X
X
X