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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine Fails to start
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
1. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.
2. Mix new fuel at a ratio of 50:1.
3. Clean fuel line.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
. Improper fuel mixture.
. Blocked fuel line.
. Key not in ON position.
. Spark plug wire disconnected.
. Faulty spark plug.
4. Insert key and turn to ON position.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.
7. Prime engine four times.
. Engine not primed.
. Engine flooded from excessive priming.
8. Wait at least ten minutes before starting.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running on choke.
2
. Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel.
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
3
4
. Water or dirt in fuel system.
. Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Refer to Tecumseh engine manual.
4. Refer to Tecumseh engine manual.
1. Refer to engine manual for instruction.
1. Firmly connect spark plug wire.
Engine overheats
Loss of power
1. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2
. Vent in gas cap plugged.
2. Clear vent.
Excessive vibration
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Check for possible damage.
Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed.
If the problem persists, take unit to an
authorized service dealer.
Unit fails to self-propel
1. Auger control cable out of adjustment.
1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in
Maintenance and Adjustments section.
2
. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
2. Replace auger drive belt.
Augers continue to rotate
Unit fails to discharge snow
1. Cable out of adjustment.
1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in
Maintenance and Adjustments section.
1. Chute assembly clogged.
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool or stick.
2
3
. Shear pin sheared.
2. Replace shear pin.
. Foreign object lodged in auger.
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.
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