Troubleshooting - Stanley 30SS Owner's Manual

Problem
Engine will not start
Fuel is leaking from the
engine.
Engine will not start with
electric starter
Engine will not keep
running/quits
Augers do not turn
Shaft is not turning
Snow blower always pulls
to one side
Rev: 12/21/2011

Troubleshooting

Possible Causes
1. Key in the OFF position
2. Insufficient fuel in the tank
3. Air bubble in the fuel line
4. Fuel valve in OFF position
5. Choke not ON
6. Choke linkage out of adjustment
7. Loose spark plug wire
8. Fouled spark plug
9. Plugged or dirty air filter
10. Bad gasoline
1. Primer button was pressed too many
times.
2. Fuel hose has become dis-connected
3. Carburetor has contaminants in it
causing the bowl to flood.
1. Not using proper gauge cord
2. Safety key is loose
1. Water in the fuel
2. Fuel valve is OFF
3. Low engine oil
1. Shear pins holding the augers may
have sheared.
1. Shear-Pins holding the augers may
have sheared.
2. Check the gearbox.
1. Skid shoes and / or scrapper blade
dragging more on one side than the
other
Solution
1. Turn key to ON position
2. Add gasoline
3. Prime engine or shake bubble out
4. Turn valve ON
5. Turn choke ON
6. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual
7. Add engine oil
8. Tighten wire or connections
9. Clean or replace the plug
10. Clean or replace the air filter
11. Drain and replace with fresh gasoline
1. Do not press primer more than 3 times. Wipe off
excess fuel and allow to dry COMPLETELY before
attempting to start
2. Re-connect fuel hose and clamp(s)
3. Fuel tank and carburetor needs to be flushed and
carburetor needs cleaning.
1. Use 120V 16 gauge cord in good condition.
2. Verify the safety key is fully inserted.
1. Drain and replace with fresh fuel
2. Turn fuel valve ON
3. Add engine oil
2. If the pins sheared, replace them as needed after
applying lubricant into the shaft. Call GXi Parts &
Service at 1-919-550-3221 or email:
customerservice@gxioutdoorpower.com for parts.
If the pins sheared, replace them as needed after
applying lubricant into the shaft.
Call GXi Parts & Service at 1-919-550-3221or email:
customerservice@gxioutdoorpower.com for parts.
1. Adjust skid shoes and / or scrapper blade so the
scrapper blade drags uniformly on the surface
being blown.
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30SS, 36SS, 45SS