Troubleshooting - Eskimo s33Q8 Assembly Instructions & Parts Explosions

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PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during opera-
tion
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine runs, then quits
Auger turns at idle
Auger turns, but has no power
Auger jumps on ice
Auger cuts slowly
Contact service provider if above remedies fail.
800-345-6007
POSSiBLE CAuSE
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged gas tank
2. Clogged air filter
1. Gas cap not venting
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Choke on
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Broken transmission
4. Worn clutch shoes
5. Worn engine lower seat
1. Blades damaged or sharpened incor-
rectly
1. Dull blades
2. Damaged point
REMEdY/ACtiON
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Refuel
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Turn off choke
3. Call factory
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use gas stabilizer at end of season
2. Make sure spark wire is securely at-
tached to spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer,
new gas can
1. Remove and clean
2. Clean or replace
1. Open self venting gas cap
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace both springs
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Call factory
3. Call factory
4. Replace clutch shoes and springs
5. Call factory
1. Replace with new blades, or have
blades sharpened at factory
1. Buy new blades, or have blades sharp-
ened at factory
2. File point, or replace point
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