Troubleshooting - Yardworks 060-1314-4 Manual

TROUbleSHOOTING

model no.
060-1314-4
PRObleM
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or
runs poorly.
Auger does not
rotate.
Auger does not stop
when the lever is
released.
Snowblower veers to
one side.
Snowblower does
not drive.
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POSSIble CAUSe
Engine flooded.
Water in fuel.
Other.
Red ignition key pulled out or
missing
Spark plug issues.
Fuel cap ventilation is blocked.
Foreign material caught in
system.
Auger drive belt slipping.
Auger drive belt broken.
Auger drive belt is out of
adjustment.
Auger drive guide is out of
adjustment.
Wheel spring lock pin is inserted
on one side.
Shoes are mounted unevenly.
Scraper blade uneven.
Drive belt worn/broken.
Friction disc worn out.
Drive belt slipping
Oil or grease contamination on
aluminum drive disc.
Water drip onto aluminum drive
disk
ReMeDy
Repeat start attempts with choke OFF.
Drain tank and refill with fresh fuel.
Check carefully the start procedure
according to this manual.
Push in red key. If key is lost, you may use
a wood Popsicle stick as a temporary key
until Red key is found or replaced.
Replace the spark plug.
Clear the ventilation or replace cap.
Clean.
Adjust the belt cable to increase tension
Replace the belt.
Adjust the belt cable to decrease tension.
Adjust the guide.
Check the wheel locks.
Adjust shoes.
Adjust scraper blade and shoes.
Replace traction drive belt.
Repair or replace friction disc.
Adjust the belt cable to increase tension.
Clean off aluminum drive disk with solvent,
such as, brake cleaner.
Sometimes wet snow near 0°C (32°F)
may melt and drip onto aluminum drive
disc. Wait 2-4 minutes for the water to
evaporate and then try wheel drive.
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