SECTION10: TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
1.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Fuel becomes stale after thirty days
unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
Clean the fuel line.
Move switch to ON position
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Insert the key fully into the switch.
Connect spark plug wire.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Blocked fuel line.
Choke not in ON position
Faulty spark plug.
Safety key not in ignition switch on engine.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Primer button not being used properly.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Refer to the engine manual for proper
priming instructions.
8.
Fuel shut-off valve closed.
8.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
Engine runs erratic
1.
2.
3.
Unit running on CHOKE.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
1.
2.
3.
Move choke lever to OFF position.
Clean fuel line. Refill with fresh fuel.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill
with fresh fuel.
4.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
4.
Refer to the engine manual packed
with your unit or have carburetor
adjusted by an authorized engine
service dealer.
Loss of power
1.
2.
Spark plug wire loose.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
1.
2.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Remove ice and snow from gas cap.
Be certain vent hole is clear.
3.
1.
Exhaust port plugged.
3.
1.
Refer to the Maintenance section of
the engine manual.
Engine overheats
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Refer to the engine manual or have
the carburetor adjusted by an
authorized engine service dealer.
Excessive vibration
1.
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all
bolts and nuts. If vibration continues,
have unit serviced by an authorized
service dealer.
Unit fails
to propel itself
1.
2.
Traction control cable in need of
adjustment.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
1.
2.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to
Section 6 of this manual.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Section 8
of this manual.
Unit fails
to discharge snow
1.
2.
Discharge chute clogged.
1.
2.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
chute area and auger housing.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
object from auger.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
3.
4.
Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
3.
4.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to
Section 6 of this manual.
Refer to Section 8 of this manual.
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