SECTION8: 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.
2. Clean the fuel line.
3. Move switch to the ON position
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Blocked fuel line.
Choke not in the ON position
Faulty spark plug.
Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Primer button not being used properly.
Fuel shut-off valve closed.
6. Connect spark plug wire.
7. Refer to the engine manual.
8. Open fuel shut-off valve.
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
1. Move the choke lever to OFF position.
2. Clean the fuel line; fill the tank with
clean, fresh gasoline.
2.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3.
Water or dirt in the fuel system.
3. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Refill with fresh fuel.
Loss of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
2.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
Excessive vibration
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Stop the engine immediately and
disconnect the spark plug wire. Tighten
all bolts and nuts. If vibration continues,
have the unit serviced by an authorized
service dealer.
Unit fails
to propel itself
1. Traction control cable in need of
adjustment.
1. Adjust traction control cable. Refer to
Making Adjustment Section.
2. Replace drive belt. Refer to the Service
Section.
2.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Unit fails
to discharge snow
1. Discharge chute clogged.
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug
wire. Clean discharge chute and inside
of auger housing.
2.
3.
Shear bolt sheared.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
2. Replace shear bolt.
3. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
object from auger.
4.
Auger control cable in need of adjustment. 4. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to the
Making Adjustments Section.
5.
6.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
Shear bolt(s) sheared.
5. Refer to Service Section.
6. Replace shear bolt(s).
Electric chute fails to 1. Loose electrical connections.
turn
1. Make sure all connections are tight and
fully installed.
2.
Blown Fuse.
2. Replace fuse. Located under handle
panel near switch connector.
Electric chute turns 1. The switch connector is installed
1. Unplug the switch connector under the
handle panel. Turn connector 180° and
reconnect.
in opposite direction
of the switch
backwards
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