MTD White Outdoor SB45 SB55 Snow Blower Owners Manual

SECTION9:  TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1.   Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
1.   Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil
mixture as specified in the engine
manual.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Blocked fuel line
2.   Clean fuel line
Key not in ON position
Spark plug wire disconnected
Faulty spark plug
3.   Insert key and turn to ON position
4.   Connect wire to spark plug.
5.   Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or
replace.
6.
Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly
6.   Refer to instructions on fuel mixture in
the engine manual and mix
apprpriately.
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
1.   Unit running on choke
1.   Move choke lever to OFF position.
2.   Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh,
clean gasoline.
3.   Refer to engine manual on remedy.
4.   Refer to engine manual; get the
carburetor adjusted by an authorized
service dealer.
2.
Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel
3.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
Carburetor out of adjustment
1.   Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly
1.   Drain fuel tank and refill with proper
fuel mixture.
2.
Carburetor out of adjustment
2.   Refer to engine manual; get the
carburetor adjusted by an authorized
service dealer.
Loss of power
1.   Spark plug wire loose
1.   Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.   Clear vent.
3.   Clean port.
2.
3.
Vent in gas cap plugged
Exhaust port plugged.
Excessive vibration
1.   Loose parts or damaged auger
1.   Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Check for
possible damage. Tighten all bolts
and nuts. Repair as needed. If the
problem persists, contact White
Outdoor dealer.
Unit fails to propel
itself
1.   Drive cable out of adjustment
1.   Adjust drive cable following
instructions on snow thrower.
2.   Replace drive cable following
instructions on snow thrower.
2.
Drive belt loose or damaged
Unit fails to
discharge snow
1.   Discharge chute clogged
1.   Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
discharge chute and the auger
housing.
2.
Foreign object lodged in auger
2.   Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
object from auger.
3.
4.
Drive cable not adjusted properly
Drive belt loose or damaged
3.   Adjust drive cable following
instructions on snow thrower.
4.   Replace drive belt following
instructions on snow thrower.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, call the Customer Dealer Line at 1-800-949-4483 for
the dealer nearest you. Refer to separate engine manual, packed with your snow thrower, for engine information.
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