Troubleshooting; Service Schedule - Snapper 10305 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
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
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty. 1.
2. Engine needs choking and priming. 2.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
4. Fuel shut off valve closed. 4.
1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or 1.
120 Volt outlet for U.S.A, or 230 Volt for Europe.
2. Power extension cord damaged. 2,
3. Starter switch damaged or faulty. 3.
1. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 1•
2. Choke control in the "CHOKE" position. 2.
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.
2. Spark plug faulty.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger.
2. Loose engine or auger/impeller components.
3. Bent or loose Idler pulley
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fillfuel tank withfresh fuel/oil mix.
Move chokecontrolto "CHOKE" position.Push
primerbulb three times•
Place spark plugwire onto sparkplug•
Move fuel shut offvalve to the on position•
Plugpowerextension cordintomachine& into120
Voltoutletfor U.S.A.or 230 Volt for Europe••
Discarddamaged powerextensioncord
Replacestarter switch•
Drain and clean fuel system.
Move choke controlto "OFF" position•
Fillwithfuel to properlevel•
Unclogair intake.
Servicespark plug.
•Add oilto the engineto full level•
Service spark plug.
Drain and clean fuel system.
•Service auger.
Serviceand tighten looseComponents.
Tightenor replacepulley.
4. Cracked, severed or frayed belt 4. Replace belt.
1. Clogged discharge chute. 1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute•
2. Damaged or bent auger/impeller or components. 2. Service auger/impeller or components•
3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt. 3. Replace belt.
4. Belt tension out of adjustment. 4. Adjust belt tension•
5. Insufficient lubrication in auger bearings• 5. Lubricate all bearings as specified in manuals.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
ITEM
Spark Plug
Engine Oil
Air Filter
Engine Cooling
System
Drive Belts
Auger &
Impeller
Tires
SERVICE PERFORMED
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Replace
Check Oil Level
REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH
USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON
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Engine Manual. X
Engine Manual• X
Initial Oil Change
Periodic Oil Change
Clean or Replace
Engine Manual.
Engine Manual
Engine Manual.
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Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual
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Check For Adjustment, Page 13-15
Wear and Tension
Check For Damage & Page 11-12
Lubrication
Check Air Pressure Page 6
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