Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton Canadiana 1695868 Operator's Manual

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 snow
thrower at slow speeds.
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Excessive vibration.
Snow thrower does not stop
when traction control lever
is released.
Snow thrower veers to one
side.
LOOK FOR
TM
Free-Hand control is ACTIVE. Release both auger control and traction/Free-Hand
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 off.
Failure to prime a cold engine.
Fuel shut-off 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.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
gapped improperly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller/auger.
Traction control out of
adjustment.
Tire pressure not equal.
One wheel is set in free-
wheeling mode. (Traction lock
pin is in the OUTER hole.)
Adjust auger belt.
Adjust auger belt guide.
See authorized dealer.
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.
Move speed select lever one speed faster. If that doesn't work, see authorized dealer.
Push key in to the ON position.
Press primer button twice and restart.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Fill fuel tank.
Turn choke ON, set throttle to FAST.
Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
Check gap. Gap spark 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.
Clean and gap spark plug, or replace.
Clear vent.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all hardware. If vibration continues, have the unit
serviced by an authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Check tire pressure.
Make sure the left traction lock pin is in the INNER holes (to engage the traction
drive).

TROUBLESHOOTING

REMEDY
TM
control levers to stop auger.
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