Troubleshooting,
Adjustments, & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
This section provides troubleshooting and service
instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible
cause/remedy in the order listed.
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.
Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual
for additional information.
For problems not covered here, contact your local dealer.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine fails to start.
1. Key is OFF.
1. Push key in to the ON position.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Failure to Prime cold Engine
2. Press Primer Button twice and restart.
3. Turn valve to OPEN position.
4. Fill fuel tank.
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.
4.
Fuel Cap Vent is blocked.
4. Clear vent.
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.
Tighten to remove slack. See auger
clutch rod adjustment.
3.
4.
Check auger drive belt adjustment.
4.
5.
6.
Auger drive belt slipping.
Broken belt.
5. Replace belt.
6. Replace shear pin.
Shear pin broken.
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Simplicity 1693984, Simplicity 1693985, Simplicity 1694242, Simplicity 1694435, Simplicity 1694439, Simplicity 860, Simplicity 960 |
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| Language | English |
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