Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 1696563 Operator's 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 trac-
tion control lever is released.
Scraper bar does not clean hard sur-
face.
Unit fails to propel itself.
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 turned to OPEN/RUN with 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.
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 to CLOSED/START, set
throttle to FAST.
Move the choke to OPEN/RUN posi-
tion, move throttle to FAST position,
and crank until the engine starts.
See authorized dealer.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an autho-
rized 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.
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