SECTION8: TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Trouble
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
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.
3.
4.
5.
Blocked fuel line.
Choke not in the ON position
Faulty spark plug.
Safety key not in ignition
switch on engine.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Clean the fuel line.
Move switch to the ON position
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Insert the key fully into the switch.
6.
7.
Spark plug wire disconnected. 6.
Connect spark plug wire.
Refer to the engine manual.
Primer button not being used
properly.
7.
8.
Fuel shut-off valve closed.
8.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
Engine runs erratic 1.
2.
Unit running on CHOKE.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
1.
2.
Move the choke lever to OFF position.
Clean the fuel line; fill the tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3.
Water or dirt in the fuel
system.
3.
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with fresh fuel.
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.
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.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Traction control cable in need 1.
of adjustment.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to Making Adjustment
Section.
Replace drive belt. Refer to the Service Section.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
2.
1.
2.
Unit fails
to discharge snow
Discharge chute clogged.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
discharge chute and inside of auger housing.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to the Making
Adjustments Section.
Foreign object lodged in
auger.
Auger control cable in need of 3.
adjustment.
4.
5.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
Shear bolt sheared.
4.
5.
Refer to Service Section.
Replace shear bolt.
Electric chute fails 1.
Loose electrical connections.
Blown Fuse.
1.
2.
Make sure all connections are tight and fully installed.
Replace with new 5 amps fuse. (Fuse is located under
handle panel near switch connector.)
to turn
2.
Electric chute
turns in opposite
direction of the
switch
1.
Switch connector installed
backwards
1.
Unplug the switch connector under the handle panel. Turn
connector 180° and reconnect.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local dealer.
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