Off-Season Storage; Troubleshooting Chart - Simplicity Signature Series Operator's Manual

storage, turn the engine ON for 2 minutes to move the fuel
and stabilizer through the fuel system.

Off-Season Storage

At the end of the season, or when the unit is in storage for
more than 30 days, complete the steps that follow.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Fumes can move to a distant ignition source and an
explosion and/or fire can result.
• If fuel is in the tank, do not keep the unit indoors or
in poorly ventilated areas where fumes could reach
sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
Snowthrower
• Clean the unit. Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws
are tightened.
• Examine visible moving parts for damage, breakage,
and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Lubricate the control lever linkages, chute and
deflector, auger assembly, and drive wheel axles. See
Maintenance and Adjustments.

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem
The engine does not start.
The engine is hard to start, operates unsatisfactory,
or does not start after several minutes.
Excessive vibration.
The auger does not stop in 5 seconds after the
auger control lever is released.
The discharge chute or deflector does not work
(remote-manual).
The snowthrower does not stop when the traction
control is released.
The scraper bar does not clean hard surfaces.
• For rusted or chipped paint surfaces, sand lightly and
• For unpainted or bare metal surfaces, apply a rust
• Keep the unit indoors and put a cover over it. If kept
Return the unit to Service
• Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for annual
maintenance tasks. See Maintenance Schedule.
• Inspect engine oil level and add oil, if necessary.
• Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel.
• Check tire pressures.
• Make sure that all guards, shields, and covers are
attached.
• Make sure that all fasteners are tightened.
• Inspect the auger and impeller control, and the traction
drive control.
Look for
The key is not installed or set to the OFF position.
The engine is cold and requires priming.
The fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) is in the
CLOSED position.
The fuel tank is empty.
The choke is turned to the OPEN/RUN position
with a cold engine.
The engine is flooded.
Stale fuel or moisture in fuel.
The fuel cap does not vent.
Loose parts or a damaged impeller.
The auger control cable could be out of adjustment. See an Authorized Service Dealer.
The discharge chute or deflector is not adjusted
correctly.
The discharge chute or deflector needs lubrication. Lubricate the control linkage and pivot points. See
The traction control cable is not adjusted correctly.
The skid shoes are not correctly adjusted.
apply touch-up paint.
preventative product.
outdoors, use heavy tarpaulin cover.
Install the key or turn it to the ON position.
Push the primer button two times and start the
engine again.
Turn fuel shut-off valve to the OPEN position.
Fill fuel tank with clean fuel.
Turn the choke to the CLOSED/START position.
Turn the choke to OPEN/RUN position, move
throttle control to the FAST position (if equipped),
and crank until the engine starts.
Fill with clean fuel.
The fuel cap is too tight. Remove the fuel cap,
and install it again. Do not tighten the fuel cap too
much.
Stop the engine immediately. Remove the ignition
key or push/pull key. Inspect for loose hardware
on any moving parts and tighten as necessary.
If vibration continues, make sure that the unit is
inspected by an authorized service dealer.
Adjust the pivot points. See Adjust the Discharge
Chute and Deflector.
Lubricate the Control Lever Linkage.
See Adjust the Traction Control Cable.
Raise or lower the skid shoes. See Adjust the Skid
Shoe Height.
Remedy
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