Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service; Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton Signature Professional 1524 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service

TROUBLESHOOTING

This section provides troubleshooting and service
instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible
cause/remedy in the order listed.
Also, refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for additional
information.
For problems not covered here, contact your local deal-
er.
Problem
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or
runs poorly.
Scraper bar does not
cleanhard surface.
Auger does not rotate.
Possible Cause
Key is OFF.
Failure to prime cold engine
Fuel valve is in CLOSED position.
Out of fuel.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
Engine flooded.
No spark.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped
improperly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
Auger control not engaged.
Foreign matter blocking auger.
Auger drive clutch rod slack.
Auger drive belt slipping.
Broken belt.
Shear pin broken.
WARNING
Before performing any adjustment or service to
snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for
moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent
accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug
wire and fasten away from the plug.
Push key in to the ON position.
Press primer button twice and restart.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Fill fuel tank.
Turn choke to ON, set throttle to FAST.
Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
Check gap. Gap plug, clean electrode, or
replace plug as necessary.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
hazardous waste facility.) Fill with fresh fuel.
Move choke to OFF position.
See your dealer for adjustments.
Clean and gap, or replace.
Clear vent.
RAISE skid shoes (this lowers the scraper
bar).
LOWER skid shoes (this raises the scraper
bar.)
Engage auger control.
STOP engine and REMOVE the key. DIS-
CONNECT the spark plug wire. Clear auger
using clean-out tool. See warning in SAFE-
TY RULES.
Tighten to remove slack. See auger clutch
rod adjustment.
Check auger drive belt adjustment.
Replace belt.
Replace shear pin.
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Remedy