Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart - Briggs & Stratton 1695979 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

Perform the inspection or repair as indicated in the Troubleshooting Chart.
Problem
Auger does not stop within 5 seconds after right
control lever is released.
Discharge chute or deflector does not work (electric).
Discharge chute or deflector does not work
(remote-manual).
Drive fails to move snowthrower at slow speeds.
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Excessive vibration.
Snowthrower does not stop when traction control lever
is released.
Scraper bar does not clean hard surface.
Unit fails to propel itself.
Unit fails to discharge snow.
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Look for
Free Hand control (if equipped) is ACTIVE.
Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
Auger belt guide out of adjustment.
Electrical failure.
Discharge chute or deflector out of adjustment or
needs lubrication.
Traction control out of adjustment.
Key is in OFF position.
Failure to prime a cold engine.
Fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, is in CLOSED
position.
Out of fuel.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
Engine flooded.
No spark.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped improperly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Loose parts or damaged impeller.
Traction control out of adjustment.
Skid shoes and scraper bar improperly adjusted.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable.
Worn or damaged friction disc.
Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Auger control cable not adjusted correctly.
Broken shear pin or shear bolt.
Discharge chute clogged.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
Remedy
Release both auger control and Free Hand control (if
equipped) to stop auger.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.
See authorized dealer.
Set key to ON position.
Press primer button twice and restart.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Fill fuel tank.
Turn choke ON, set throttle to FAST.
Move the choke to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle
to FAST position, and crank until the engine starts.
See authorized dealer.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
hazardous waste facility.) Fill with fresh fuel.
See authorized dealer.
Clear vent.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all hardware. If
vibration continues, have the unit serviced by an
authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Raise or lower skid shoes and scraper bar.
Replace drive belt. See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Replace friction disc. See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Maintenance
section of this manual.
Replace shear pin or bolt. Refer to Maintenance
section of this manual , or see an authorized dealer.
Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out
tool to clear a clogged discharge chute, not your
hands. Clean discharge chute and inside of auger
housing. Refer to Discharge Chute Warning in the
Operator Safety section.
Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out
tool to clear a clogged chute, not your hands. Remove
object from auger. Refer to WARNINGS in the
Operator Safety section.