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Problem
Cause
Choke not in ON position.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Engine not primed.
Remedy
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Move choke to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Prime engine as instructed in
Engine fails to start
“
OperatingYour SnowThrower”.
Trouble-
Shooting
5.
6.
7.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
Clean fuel line.
5.
6.
7.
Faulty spark plug.
Blocked fuel line.
Insert key fully into the switch.
Safety key not in ignition on engine.
Engine runs erratic
Engineoverheats
1. Unit runningonCHOKE.
. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.
. Water or dirt infuel system.
. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
NOTE: This section
addresses minor
3
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel.
service issues. For
further details, contact
a MTD authorized
service center or call
1 (800) 800-7310 for
assistance.
4
4. Contact MTD Service Center.
1. Carburetor not adjustedproperly.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Contact MTDServiceCenter.
Excessive
Vibration
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by a
MTD Service Center.
Loss of power
1. Sparkplugwireloose.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
2.
Remove ice and snow from gas
cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
2.
3.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
Exhaust port plugged.
3.
Contact MTD Service Center.
Unit fails
to propel itself
1. Drivecontrol cableinneedof adjust-
ment.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
“Making Adjustments”.
2. Drivebelt looseor damaged.
2. Replace drive belt.
Unit fails
to discharge snow
1. Chuteassemblyclogged.
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
. Foreignobject lodgedinauger.
2. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger with
clean-out tool or a stick.
3.
Auger control cable in need of adjust-
ment.
3.
Refer to “Auger Control Test” on
page 11.
4.
5.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
Shear pin(s) sheared.
4.
5.
Refer to Maintenance section.
Replace with new shear pin(s).
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