SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
1.
Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil
mixture as specified in the engine
manual.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Blocked fuel line
2.
3.
4.
5.
Clean fuel line
Key not in ON position
Spark plug wire disconnected
Faulty spark plug
Insert key and turn to ON position
Connect wire to spark plug.
Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or
replace.
6.
Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly
6.
Refer to instructions on fuel mixture in
the engine manual and mix
apprpriately.
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
1.
2.
Unit running on choke
Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel
1.
2.
Move choke lever to off position.
Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh,
clean gasoline.
Refer to engine manual on remedy.
Refer to engine manual; get the
carburetor adjusted by an authorized
service dealer.
3.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
Carburetor out of adjustment
3.
4.
1.
2.
Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly
Carburetor out of adjustment
1.
2.
Drain fuel tank and refill with proper
fuel mixture.
Refer to engine manual; get the
carburetor adjusted by an authorized
service dealer.
Loss of power
1.
2.
3.
Spark plug wire loose
Vent in gas cap plugged
Exhaust port plugged.
1.
2.
3.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Clear vent.
Clean port.
Excessive vibration
1.
Loose parts or damaged auger
1.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Check for
possible damage. Tighten all bolts
and nuts. Repair as needed. If the
problem persists, take unit to an
authorized service dealer.
Unit fails to propel
itself
1.
2.
Drive cable out of adjustment
Drive belt loose or damaged
1.
2.
Adjust drive cable following
instructions on snow thrower.
Replace drive cable following
instructions on snow thrower.
Unit fails to
discharge snow
1.
Discharge chute clogged
1.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
discharge chute and the auger
housing.
2.
Foreign object lodged in auger
2.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
object from auger.
3.
4.
Drive cable not adjusted properly
Drive belt loose or damaged
3.
4.
Adjust drive cable following
instructions on snow thrower.
Replace drive belt following
instructions on snow thrower.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer or
call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center. Refer to separate engine manual packed with your snow
thrower for more engine related information.
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