Troubleshooting,
Adjustment, & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Before performing any adjustment or service to
snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for
moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent
accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug
wire and fasten away from the plug.
This section provides troubleshooting and service
instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible
cause/remedy in the order listed.
Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual
for additional information.
For problems not covered here, contact your local deal-
er.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine fails to start.
1. Key is OFF.
1. Push key in to the ON position.
2. Press Primer Button twice and restart.
3. Turn valve to OPEN position.
4. Fill fuel tank.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Failure to Prime cold Engine
Fuel valve is in CLOSED position.
Out of fuel.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
5. Turn choke to ON, set throttle to
FAST.
6.
7.
Engine flooded.
6. Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
7. Check gap. Gap plug, clean elec-
trode, or replace plug as necessary.
8. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an
authorized hazardous waste facility).
Fill with fresh fuel.
Spark plug not sparking.
8.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly. 1. Fuel mixture too rich.
1. Move choke to OFF position.
2. See your dealer for adjustments.
3. Clean and gap, or replace.
2.
3.
Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped
improperly.
Auger does not rotate.
1. Auger Control not engaged.
1. Engage Auger Control.
2.
Foreign matter blocking auger.
Auger drive clutch rod slack.
2.
STOP engine and REMOVE the key.
DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.
Clear auger using a narrow board.
See warning in SAFETY RULES.
3.
3. Tighten to remove slack. See auger
clutch rod adjustment.
4.
5.
6.
Auger drive belt slipping.
Broken belt.
4. Check auger drive belt adjustment.
5. Replace belt.
Shear pin broken.
6. Replace shear pin.
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Simplicity 1693980, Simplicity 1693982, Simplicity 1693983, Simplicity 1694433, Simplicity 1694434, Simplicity 555, Simplicity 755, Simplicity 860 |
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