Troubleshooting - Troy-Bilt STORM Series Operator's Manual

Problem
Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in ON position.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. Engine not primed.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Blocked fuel line.
7. Safety key not in ignition on engine.
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine overheats
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Excessive
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
Vibration
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
3. Exhaust port plugged.
Unit fails
1. Drive control cable in need of adjust-
ment.
to propel itself
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
Unit fails
1. Chute assembly clogged.
to discharge snow
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger control cable in need of adjust-
ment.
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.
5. Shear pin(s) sheared.
Cause
1. Move choke to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Prime engine as instructed in "Operat-
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Insert key fully into the switch.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Contact an authorized Service Center.
1. Contact Service Center.
1. Stop engine immediately and discon-
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap.
3. Contact Service Center.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
2. Replace drive belt.
1. Stop engine immediately and discon-
2. Stop engine immediately and discon-
3. Refer to Auger Control Test.
4. Refer to Maintenance section.
5. Replace with new shear pin(s).
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Remedy
ing Your Snow Thrower".
fresh gasoline.
nect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts
and nuts. If vibration continues, have
unit serviced by an authorized Service
Center.
Be certain vent hole is clear.
"Making Adjustments".
nect spark plug wire. Clean chute
assembly and inside of auger housing
with clean-out tool or a stick.
nect spark plug wire. Remove object
from auger with clean-out tool or a
stick.
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Trouble-
shooting
This section addresses
minor service issues.
For further details,
contact an authorized
service center.