TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not
crank/start.
1. Fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2.
Build up of dirt and residue around
governor/carburetor.
2. Clean area around governor/carburetor.
3.
4.
Key Switch not in run position.
Electric starter not functioning.
3.
4.
Put Key Switch into run position.
Check for a bad starter or connections.
Engine stops.
1. Out of fuel.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2.
Mechanical jam in blower rake or
impeller.
2. Turn off engine, remove key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Check for and
remove obstruction and repair before
restart.
3.
4.
Polluted fuel supply.
Faulty spark plug.
3. Replace with clean fuel.
4. Replace or clean spark plug.
Engine problems.
1. See Engine Manual.
Does not drive
forward.
1. Traction drive cable not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust traction drive cable. See Traction
Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 19.
2.
Traction belt not functioning.
2. Repair or replace traction drive belt. See
Traction Drive Belt Replacement on
page 21.
Unit throws snow
poorly or does not
throw snow.
1. Shear bolts broken.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on
page 17).
2.
Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see
Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on
page 18).
2.
Attachment clutch/brake not
adjusted properly.
3.
4.
Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
3.
4.
Auger is frozen in place.
With the engine off and auger
disengaged, check for obstructions and
remove.
Ice or debris is obstructing auger.
5.
Adjust or replace attachment drive belt
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 18).
5.
Attachment drive belt slipping,
worn or damaged.
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