TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.
Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking & priming.
2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.
Push primer bulb three times.
3. Replace spark plug. Attach plug wire onto
spark plug.
3.
Spark plug fouled or wire disconnected.
Engine Will Not Crank 1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or
1. Plug power extension cord into machine & into
110 Volt outlet.
Using Electric Starter
110 Volt outlet.
2.
3.
4.
Power extension cord damaged.
2. Discard damaged power extension cord
Starter switch damaged or faulty.
Key switch turned to “OFF” position.
3. Replace starter switch.
4. Turn key switch to “ON” position.
1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to 32:1 ratio.
2. Move choke control to “OFF” position.
3. Fill with fuel to proper level.
4. Unclog air intake.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect.
After Running 2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Fuel tank empty.
Air intake clogged with snow or debris.
Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Fuel filter clogged.
5. Service spark plug.
6. Drain and clean fuel system.
7. Replace with new in line filter.
1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to 32:1 ratio.
Engine Loses Power 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect.
2.
3.
Spark plug faulty.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
Excessive Vibration 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger.
1. Service auger.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Loose engine or auger components.
Loose or missing flightings.
Cracked, severed or frayed belt
Bent or loose Idler pulley
2. Service and tighten loose components.
3. Replace flightings.
4. Replace belt.
5. Tighten or replace pulley.
1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute.
2. Service auger or components.
3. Replace belt.
Poor Snow
1. Clogged discharge chute.
Discharging
2. Damaged or bent auger or components.
3.
4.
5.
Cracked, severed or frayed belt.
Belt tension out of adjustment.
Auger flightings damaged or missing.
4. Adjust belt tension.
5. Replace flightings.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
ITEM
SERVICE PERFORMED
REF.
EACH
USE
5
HRS
25
HRS
50
HRS
100
HRS
X
EACH
SEASON
Spark Plug
Replace
Engine Manual.
Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins
Engine Manual
Page 10-13
X
System
Drive Belts
Check For Wear And
Tension
X
X
X
Auger & Flight
Shoe
Check For Wear, Damage
& Replacement
Page 10-13
X
4.2.
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
MAINTENANCE PARTS
Auger Drive Belt
Auger Clutch Control Cable
Auger Flite Shoe Kit for 19” Auger Models
2-4618
2-4662
6-1213
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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