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See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Does not start
1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so
equipped) in OFF position.
2. Safety ignition key
is not inserted.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Throttle in STOP position.
5. Choke in OFF position.
6. Primer not depressed.
7. Engine is flooded.
8. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
9. Bad spark plug.
10. Stale fuel.
11. Water in fuel.
Loss of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Throwing too much snow.
3. Fuel tank cap is covered
with ice or snow.
4. Dirty or clogged muffler.
Engine idles or
1. Choke is in FULL position.
runs roughly
2. Blockage in fuel line.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Water in fuel.
5. Carburetor is in need of
adjustment or overhaul.
Excessive
1. Loose parts or damaged
vibration
augers or impeller.
Recoil starter
1. Frozen recoil starter.
is hard to pull
Loss of traction
1. Drive belt is worn.
drive / slowing
2. Drive belt is off of pulley.
of drive speed
3. Friction drive wheel is worn.
(if so equipped)
Loss of snow
1. Auger belt is off of pulley.
discharge or
2. Auger belt is worn.
slowing of
3. Clogged discharge chute.
snow discharge
4. Augers / impeller jammed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.
2. Insert safety ignition key.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Move throttle to FAST position.
5. Move to FULL position.
6. Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual.
7. Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime.
8. Connect wire to spark plug.
9. Replace spark plug.
10. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline.
11. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gas o line.
1. Reconnect spark plug wire.
2. Reduce speed and width of swath.
3. Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap.
4. Clean or replace muffler.
1. Move choke to OFF position.
2. Clean fuel line.
3. Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean fuel.
4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline.
5. Contact a qualified service center.
1. Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts.
1. See "IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN"
1. Check / replace drive belt.
2. Check / reinstall drive belt.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
1. Check / reinstall auger belt.
2. Check / replace auger belt.
3. Clean snow chute.
4. Remove debris or foreign object from augers / impeller.
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CORRECTION
If vibration remains, contact a qualified service center.
in the Operation section of this manual.
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