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Problem
Cause
Remedy
1.
2.
3.
4.
Choke not in ON position.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Engine not primed.
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.
8.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
Clean fuel line.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Faulty spark plug.
Blocked fuel line.
Insert key fully into the switch.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
Safety key not in ignition on engine.
Fuel shut-off valve closed. (If
Engine runs erratic
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
service issues. For
further details, contact
customer assistance.
3
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel.
4
4. Contact Service Center.
Engine overheats
1. Carburetor not adjustedproperly.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Contact Service Center.
Excessive
Vibration
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by a
Service Center.
Loss of power
1. Sparkplugwireloose.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
2. Gascapvent holeplugged.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas
cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
3. Exhaust port plugged.
3. Contact Service Center.
Unit fails
to propel itself
1. Drivecontrol cableinneedof adjust-
ment.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
“Adjustments”.
2. Drivebelt looseor damaged.
2. Replace drive belt.
Unit fails
to discharge snow
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. Foreignobject lodgedinauger.
2. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
3. Auger belt looseor damaged.
3. Refer to Maintenance section.
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