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Troubleshooting,
Adjustments & Service
TROU BLESHOOTING
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.
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.
Problem
Remedy
Engine fails to start.
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.
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.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
hazardous waste facility.) Fill with fresh fuel.
Engine starts hard or
Fuel mixture too rich.
Move choke to OFF position.
runs poorly.
Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
See your dealer for adjustments.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped
Clean and gap, or replace.
improperly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Clear vent.
Scraper bar does not
Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
RAISE skid shoes (this lowers the scraper
cleanhard
surface,
bar).
Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
LOWER skid shoes (this raises the scraper
bar.)
Auger does not rotate.
Auger control not engaged.
Engage auger control.
Foreign matter blocking auger.
STOP engine and REMOVE the key. DIS-
CONNECT the spark plug wire. Clear auger
using clean-out tool. See warning in SAFE-
TY RULES.
Auger drive clutch rod slack.
Tighten to remove slack. See auger clutch
rod adjustment.
Auger drive belt slipping.
Check auger drive belt adjustment.
Broken belt.
Replace belt.
Shear pin broken.
Replace shear pin.
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