Troubleshooting - Simplicity 1691411 Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Before performing any adjustment or service to
snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving
parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent acciden-
tal starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and
fasten away from the plug.
This section provides troubleshooting and service
instructions. For problems not covered here, contact your
dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Locate the problem and check the possible cause/reme-
dy in the order listed. Also, refer to the engine manufac-
turer's Owner's Manual for other information. If problem
cannot be remedied, see your dealer.
Engine fails to start.
1. Key off. Push key in to the ON position.
2. Fuel valve closed. Turn valve to open position.
3. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank.
4. Choke not on. Turn choke fully clockwise to ON posi-
tion and set throttle up to FAST position.
5. Engine flooded. Move choke to counterclockwise to
OFF position and try starting engine again.
6. Spark plug faulty, fouled or poorly gapped. Clean and
gap or replace.
7. Water in fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh fuel.
8. Old stale gas. Drain tank and refill with fresh fuel.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
2. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly. See your dealer.
3. Spark plug faulty, fouled or poorly gapped. Clean and
gap or replace.
4. Fuel cap vent blocked. Clear vent.
Auger does not rotate.
Auger control clutch lever not engaged. Engage
1.
auger control lever.
2 . Foreign matter blocking auger. STOP.engine and
REMOVE the key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using a narrow board. See warning
in SAFETY RULES.
Auger drive belt slipping. Check auger drive belt
3 .
4. Broken belt. Replace belt.
5. Shear pin broken. Replace pin.
Auger rotates, but snow not thrown far enough.
sary.
2. Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
3. Ground speed too fast. Use slower speed.
4. Snowthrower discharge spout clogged. STOP engine
and REMOVE the key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using a narrow board. See warning
in SAFETY RULES.
Scraper bar does not clean hard surface.
Snowthrower picks up and throws stones on gravel
drive.
1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted. Adjust.
Poor traction.
Auger does not stop when auger lever is released.
Snowthrower does not stop when drive lever is
released.
Snowthrower does not drive when drive lever is
engaged.
1. Drive belts loose, broken or stretched. Adjust or
replace.
2. Drive roller chain damaged. Replace chain.
Discharge control is difficult to operate.
1. Gears need lubrication. Oil as required.
Cannot shift into all speeds.
Snowthrower veers to one side.
1. Tire pressure not equal; should be 20 psi
(136 kPa) each side.
Excessive vibration.
REMOVE the key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Tighten all hardware. Replace auger if neces-
sary. If vibration continues, see your dealer.
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