Section 10: Off-Season; Shooting Guide - Yard Machines 24788345 Operation Manual

SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING:
Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
• Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
• Follow "Storage" instructions found in the separate Engine Operator's Manual. Preparing the engine for
storage properly is important to prevent problems next season.
• Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Engine_ils to start
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Possible Cause(s)
iFuel tank empty, or stale fuel
iBlocked fuel line.
iKey not in switch on engine,
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Corrective Action
IFill tank with clean, fresh gasoline!oil mixture, Refer to
engine manual packed with your unit.
Clean fuel line
Insert Key
Connect wire to spark plug.
Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Improper gasoline and oil mixture. __ _Refer to rue m xture n separate eng ne manua.
lUnit_ing on_CHOKEL -- Move choke lever to OFF position.
!Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Clean fuel line: fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline/oil.
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Unit fails to propel itself.
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Unit fails to discharge snow.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
iCarburetor out of adjustment.
Incorrect fuel mixture.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
-Sp-arkpi_ose.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
L ohaUsLpo plugged:
se parts or damaged auger.
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:rincorrect adjustment of drive cable
IDdve belt loose or damaged.
JForeign obiect lodged in auger.
!Incorrect adjustment of drive cable.
i Drive belt loose or damage.
Drain fuel tank. RefiU with clean, fresh gasoline/oil.
iRefer to engine manual packed with your unit
IRefer to engine manual packed with your unit or have
carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer
Drain fuel tank. Refill with proper fuel mixture. Refer to
engine manual packed with your unit.
IRefer to engine manual packed with your unit or have
Icarburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Clear vent.
Clean-see maintenance section.
St0pengine_ely and-_sconnect spark plug
w re T ghten a I bo ts and nuts. Make all necessary
repairs. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized service dealer.
Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adiustment section of this
manua.
' Replace drive belt. Refer To Belt Replacement in
Maintenance section of this manual.
Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediafely and disconnect spark plug
iwire. Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing
i Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug
wire. Remove object from auger.
Adjust drive cable. Refer to Belt Tension Adjustment in
Adjustment section of this manual.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in
Ma ntenance sect on of ths manual.
Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine related information.
NOTE: For repairs beyond lhe minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer or
call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center.
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