Troubleshooting
&
Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Key is OFF
1. Turn Key to the ON position
2. Press primer button twice and restart.
3. Fill fuel tank
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Failure to prime cold engine
Out of fuel
Choke OFF - cold engine
Engine flooded
4. Turn Choke to ON.
5. Turn Choke to OFF; try starting
6. Check Gap. Gap plug, clean electrode,
or replace as necessary
Spark Plug not sparking
7.
Water in fuel, or old fuel
7. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
waste facility). Fill with fresh fuel mixture.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly
Unit does not throw snow
1. Fuel mixture too rich
1. Move choke to OFF position
2. Clean and gap, or replace
2.
3.
4.
Spark plug faulty, fouled,
or gapped incorrectly
Water in fuel, or old fuel
3. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
waste facility). Fill with fresh fuel mixture.
4. Clean vent hole or replace cap
Gas cap vent hole plugged
1. Loose or broken drive belt
1. Adjust or replace belt
2.
3.
4.
Incorrect control cable
adjustment
Discharge chute clogged,
foreign object lodged in auger
Broken control cable
2. Adjust Auger Control cable
3. Stop engine, remove key and
clean out discharge chute
4. Replace cable
Auger does not stop turning
when control is released
1. Incorrect control cable
adjustment
1. Adjust Auger Control cable
Excessive vibration
1. Loose parts or damaged
auger
1. STOP engine and REMOVE the key,
tighten all hardware. If vibration
continues, see your dealer.
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Simplicity dealer.
REMOVING ENGINE COVER
Remove
Note: In many of the following adjustment and service
tasks, it will be necessary to remove and reinstall the
engine cover. To remove the cover, proceed as follows:
Fuel Tank
Cap
1.
2.
Remove the Engine Key from the switch.
Remove the two rear fasteners securing the back of
the cover housing. (Figure 11).
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
Remove the cover (see Figure 12 on page 14).
Temporarily reinstall the fuel tank cap.
Perform the adjustments or service desired.
Reinstall the cover by reversing the removal steps.
Note: The tabs at the lower front of the cover must be
positioned correctly.
Remove two
WARNING
To avoid the possibility of serious bodily injury when
performing adjustments, maintenance or lubrication,
stop engine and remove key from switch.
rear fasteners
securing
cover
Figure 11. Remove and/or loosen Cover Screws
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| Language | English |
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