Troubleshooting, Adjustment, And Service; Troubleshooting - Snapper SMI I924E B&S 24 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
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 manufacturer's Owner's
Manual for additional information.
For problems not covered here, contact your local
dealer.
PROBLEM
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly. 1. Fuel mixture too rich.
Scraper bar does not clean hard
surface.
Auger does not rotate.
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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.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Key is OFF.
2. Failure to prime cold engine
3. Out of fuel
4. Choke OFF - cold engine.
5. Engine flooded.
6. No spark.
7. Water in fuel, or old fuel.
2. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
3. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
gapped improperly.
4. Fuel cap vent is blocked.
1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
1. Auger control not engaged.
2. Foreign matter blocking auger.
3. Auger drive clutch cable slack.
4. Auger drive belt slipping.
5. Broken belt.
6. Shear pin broken.
WARNING
REMEDY
1. Push key in to the ON position.
2. Press primer button twice and
restart.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Turn choke to ON.
5. Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
6. Check gap. Gap plug, clean
electrode, or replace plug as
necessary.
7. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an
authorized hazardous waste
facility). Fill with fresh fuel.
1. Move choke to OFF position.
2. See your dealer for adjustments.
3. Clean and gap, or replace.
4. Clear vent.
1. RAISE skid shoes (this lowers the
scraper bar).
1. LOWER skid shoes (this raises
the scraper bar.)
1. Engage auger control.
2. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using clean-out
tool. See warning in SAFETY
RULES.
3. Tighten to remove slack. See
auger clutch cable adjustment.
4. Check auger drive belt
adjustment.
5. Replace belt.
6. Replace shear pin.