SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
1. Fill tank with fresh gasoline.
2. Clean the fuel line.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Blocked fuel line
Choke not ON
Faulty spark plug
Key not in ignition switch
Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Turn Choke knob to ON position.
4. Clean, adjust or replace spark plug.
5. Insert the key fully; do not turn.
6. Attach spark plug wire to the spark
plug on the engine.
7.
Primer not used properly
7. Prime the engine as instructed earlier.
If the carburetor is flooded due to
over-priming, wait till it dries out.
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running at FULL choke
1. Turn choke knob to OFF position.
2. Clean the fuel line, fill tank with fresh
gasoline.
2.
Blocked fuel line or stale gasoline
3.
Water or dirt in fuel system
3. Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Fill up
with fresh gasoline.
Engine loses power 1. Spark plug wire loose
1. Connect spark plug wire.
2.
Gas cap vent hole plugged
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap.
Be certain that vent hole is clear.
Excessive vibration
1. Loose parts or damaged auger
1. Stop the engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all
bolts and nuts. If vibration continues,
contact Sears service center.
Unit fails to propel
itself
1. Drive control cable not adjusted
1. Adjust drive control cable following
earlier instructions.
2.
Drive belt loose or damaged
2. Replace drive belt.
Unit fails to
discharge snow
1. Discharge chute clogged
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing.
2.
3.
Shear bolt sheared.
Foreign object lodged in auger
2. Replace shear bolt.
3. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
4.
5.
Auger control cable out of adjustment
Auger belt loose or damaged
4. Adjust auger control cable.
5. Replace auger belt.
NOTE: For repairs beyond minor adjustments listed above, contact an authorized service dealer.
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