Troubleshooting, Adjustments, Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
This section provides troubleshooting and service
instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible
cause/remedy in the order listed.
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 deal-
er.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine fails to start.
1. Key is OFF.
1. Push key in to the ON position.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Failure to Prime cold Engine
2. Press Primer Button twice and
restart.
Fuel valve is in CLOSED position. 3. Turn valve to OPEN position.
Out of fuel.
4. Fill fuel tank.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
Engine flooded.
5. Turn choke to ON, set throttle to
FAST.
6. Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
No spark.
7. Check gap. Gap plug, clean elec-
trode, or replace plug as necessary.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
8. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an
authorized hazardous waste facility).
Fill with fresh fuel.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly. 1. Fuel mixture too rich.
1. Move choke to OFF position.
2.
3.
4.
Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
2. See your dealer for adjustments.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped 3. Clean and gap, or replace.
improperly.
Fuel Cap Vent is blocked.
4.Clear vent.
Scraper bar does not clean hard
surface.
1. Skid Shoes improperly adjusted.
Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
1. Auger Control not engaged.
1. RAISE Skid Shoes (this lowers the
Scraper Bar).
1.
1. LOWER Skid Shoes (this raises the
scraper bar.)
Auger does not rotate.
1. Engage Auger Control.
2.
Foreign matter blocking auger.
2. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using a narrow
board. See warning in SAFETY
RULES.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Auger drive clutch rod slack.
Auger drive belt slipping.
Broken belt.
3. Tighten to remove slack. See auger
clutch rod adjustment.
4. Check auger drive belt adjustment.
5. Replace belt.
Shear pin broken.
6. Replace shear pin.
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