8
Trouble-
Shooting
Problem
Engine fails to start
Cause
Remedy
1. Choke not in ON position.
1. Move choke to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2.
3.
4.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Engine not primed.
4. Prime engine as instructed in
“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
5.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
5.
6.
7.
Faulty spark plug.
6
. Clean fuel line.
Insert key fully into the switch.
Blocked fuel line.
7.
Safety key not in ignition on engine.
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Cleanfresh gasoline.fuel line; fill tank with clean,
3. Drainfresh fuel.fuel tank. Refill with
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
NOTE: This section ad-
dresses minor service
issues. For further
details, contact a White
Outdoor authorized
service center or call
1 (800) 949-4483 for
assistance.
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1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. CCoennttaecr.t White Outdoor Service
Excessive
Vibration
1.
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by a
White Outdoor Service Center.
Loss of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
2.
3.
Remove ice and snow from gas
cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
2.
3.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
Exhaust port plugged.
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to propelUnit failsitself
1. Dmreivnet.control cable in need of adjust-
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
“Making Adjustments”.
2
. Drive belt loose or damaged.
2. Replace drive belt.
to dischargeUnit failssnow
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. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger with
clean-out tool or a stick.
2
. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3.
Augerment. control cable in need of adjust-
Auger belt loose or damaged.
Shear pin(s) sheared.
3.
Referpage 11.to “Auger Control Test” on
Refer to Maintenance section.
Replace with new shear pin(s).
4.
5.
4.
5.
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