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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Choke not in ON position.
1. Move choke to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2
3
4
5
. Spark plug wire disconnected.
. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
. Engine not primed.
4. Prime engine as instructed in “Operating
Your Snow Thrower”.
. Faulty spark plug.
5
. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6
7
. Blocked fuel line.
6. Clean fuel line.
. Safety key not in ignition on engine.
7. Insert key fully into the switch.
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2
3
4
. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
. Water or dirt in fuel system.
. Carburetor out of adjustment.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3
4
. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
. Contact an authorized Service Center.
Engine overheats
Excessive vibration
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Contact Service Center.
1. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If
vibration continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized Service Center.
Loss of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2
. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
3
. Exhaust port plugged.
3. Contact Service Center.
Unit fails to propel itself
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
. Drive belt loose or damaged.
1. Chute assembly clogged.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to “Making
Adjustments”.
2
2. Replace drive belt.
Unit fails to discharge snow
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and
inside of auger housing with clean-out tool
or a stick.
2
. Foreign object lodged in auger.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with clean-out tool or a stick.
3
4
5
. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
. Auger belt loose or damaged.
. Shear pin(s) sheared.
3. Refer to Auger Control Test.
4. Refer to Maintenance section.
5. Replace with new shear pin(s).
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| Categories | Cub Cadet Snow Blower Manuals, MTD Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Cub Cadet 526 WE, MTD 526, MTD Snow Blower Manual |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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