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SECTION 12: Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble
Possible
Cause(s)
Corrective
Action
Engine fails to start
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
Blocked fuel line.
Choke not in ON position
Faulty spark plug.
Key not in switch on engine.
Spark plug wire
disconnected.
Primer button not depressed.
Fuel shut-off valve closed
(if so equipped).
Unit running on CHOKE.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty
days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
Clean fuel line.
Move switch to ON position
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Insert key.
Connect spark plug wire.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
Engine runs
Move choke lever to OFF position.
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Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last
over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have
carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.
Loss of power
Spark plug wire loose.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
Exhaust port plugged.
Clean-see Maintenance section of engine manual.
Engine overheats
Carburetor not adjusted
Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have
properly,
carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.
Incorrect fuel mixture.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with proper fuel mixture.
Excessive vibration
Loose parts or damaged
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
auger,
all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer.
Unit fails to propel
Incorrect adjustment of drive
Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.
itself
cable.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Unit fails to
Discharge chute clogged.
discharge snow
Foreign object lodged in
auger.
Incorrect adjustment of drive
cable.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement
in Maintenance
section of this manual.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
discharge chute and inside of auger housing.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance
section of this manual.
Note:
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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