Troubleshooting,
Adjustments, & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty.
Using Recoil Starter
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.
2.
Engine needs choking & priming.
2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position.
Push primer bulb three times.
3.
Spark plug fouled or wire disconnected.
3. Replace spark plug. Attach plug wire onto
spark plug.
Engine Will Not Crank 1. Power extension cord not plugged into
Using Electric Starter machine or 120 Volt outlet.
1. Plug power extension cord into machine &
into 120 Volt outlet.
2.
3.
4.
Power extension cord damaged.
Starter switch damaged or faulty.
Key switch turned to "OFF" position.
2. Discard damaged power extension cord.
3. Replace starter switch.
4. Turn key switch to "ON" position.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect. 1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to correct ratio.
After Running
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Choke control in the "CHOKE" position.
Fuel tank empty.
2. Move choke control to "OFF" position.
3. Fill with fuel to proper level.
4. Unclog air intake.
Air intake clogged with snow or debris.
Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 5. Service spark plug.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
Fuel filter clogged.
6. Drain and clean fuel system.
7. Replace with new in line filter.
Engine Loses Power 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect. 1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to correct ratio.
2.
3.
Spark plug faulty.
2. Service spark plug.
Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Service auger.
Excessive Vibration
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Loose engine or auger components.
Loose or missing flite shoes.
Cracked, severed or frayed belt
Bent or loose Idler pulley
2. Service and tighten loose components.
3. Replace flite shoes.
4. Replace belt.
5. Tighten or replace pulley.
Poor Snow Discharge 1. Clogged discharge chute.
1. Stop engine, remove key, and unclog dis-
charge chute with a piece of wood.
2.
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4.
5.
Damaged or bent auger or components.
2. Service auger or components.
3. Replace belt.
Cracked, severed or frayed belt.
Belt tension out of adjustment.
4. Adjust auger control.
5. Replace flite shoes.
Auger flite shoes damaged or missing.
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Simplicity 1694382, Simplicity 1694383, Simplicity 319E, Simplicity 319M |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Simplicity, Snow Blower |
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| Publisher | simplicitymfg.com |
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