SECTION 13 - 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.
Ignition switch starter circuit not
functioning.
5. Check for a bad starter or
connections
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
Service and Adjustments.
2.
3.
Traction belt not functioning.
2. Repair or replace traction drive belt.
See Service and Adjustments.
Speed selector not adjusted
properly.
3. Adjust speed selector. See Service
and Adjustments.
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).
2.
3.
Attachment clutch/brake not
adjusted properly.
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see
Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment).
Attachment drive belt worn or
damaged.
3. Replace attachment drive belt (see
Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment).
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