SECTION 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable Cause
Correction
Engine will not crank/start.
1. Fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2.
3.
Fuel shut-off valve closed.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
Build up of dirt and residue
around governor/carburetor.
3. Clean an area around governor/
carburetor.
4.
5.
Key switch not in run
position.
4. Put key switch into run position.
5.
Check for a bad starter or connections.
Ignition switch starter circuit
not functioning.
Engine stops.
1. Out of fuel.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2.
3.
Fuel shut-off valve closed.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
Mechanical jam in blower
rake or impeller.
3. Turn off engine, remove key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Check for and
remove obstruction and repair before
restart.
4.
5.
Polluted fuel supply.
Faulty spark plug.
4. Replace with clean fuel.
5. Replace or clean spark plug.
Engine Problems.
1. See Engine Manual.
Does not operate in Forward/
Reverse.
1. Friction disc not adjusted
properly.
1. Repair or replace fiction disc. See “Friction
Wheel Drive” on page 31.
2.
Repair or replace traction drive belt. See
2.
3.
Traction belt not functioning.
“Service and Adjustments” on page 21.
3.
Adjust speed selector. See “Service and
Adjustments” on page 21.
Speed selector not adjusted
properly.
Small rubber beads collect in
frame.
1. Friction disc wear.
1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks or large
pieces of rubber mean friction disc should
be checked and replaced as necessary.
Unit throws snow poorly or
does not throw snow.
1. Shear bolts broken.
1. Replace shear bolts (see “Shear Bolts” on
page 33).
2.
3.
Attachment clutch/brake not
adjusted properly.
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see
“Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment” on
page 22).
Attachment drive belt worn
or damaged.
3. Replace attachment drive belt (see
“Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment” on
page 22).
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