Troubleshooting
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
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.
6.
Failure to prime cold engine
Out of fuel
2. Press primer button twice and
restart.
3. Fill fuel tank.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
Engine flooded.
4. Turn choke to ON.
5. Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
No spark.
6. Check gap. Gap plug, clean
electrode, or replace plug as
necessary.
7.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
7. 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. See your dealer for adjustments.
3. Clean and gap, or replace.
4. Clear vent.
2.
3.
4.
Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
gapped improperly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Scraper bar does not clean
hard surface.
1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
1. RAISE skid shoes (this lowers the
scraper bar).
2.
Skid shoes improperly adjusted. 2. LOWER skid shoes (this raises
the scraper bar.)
Auger does not rotate.
1. Auger control not engaged.
1. Engage auger control.
2.
Foreign matter blocking auger.
2. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using clean-out
tool. See warning in SAFETY
RULES.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Auger drive clutch cable slack.
Auger drive belt slipping.
Broken belt.
3. Tighten to remove slack. See
auger clutch cable adjustment.
4. Check auger drive belt
adjustment.
5. Replace belt.
Shear pin broken.
6. Replace shear pin.
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