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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Choke control not in ON position.
1. Move choke control to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
2
3
4
. Spark plug wire disconnected.
. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
. Engine not primed.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation
section.
5
6
. Faulty spark plug.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug.
6. Insert key fully into the switch.
. Safety key not inserted .
Engine runs erratic
1. Engine running on CHOKE.
1. Move choke control to OFF position.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Contact a Tecumseh Engine Service Center.
2
3
4
. Stale fuel.
. Water or dirt in fuel system.
. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine overheats
Excessive vibration
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Contact a Tecumseh Engine Service Center.
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 spark plug wire.
2
. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge snow
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
Maintenance & Adjustments section.
2
. Drive belt loose or damaged.
2. Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section
1. Chute assembly clogged.
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
3
. 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.
. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly
&
Set-Up section.
4
5
. Auger belt loose or damaged.
. Shear pin(s) sheared.
4. Replace auger belt refer to Service section.
5. Replace shear pin(s).
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