SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start.
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
1. Fill tank with fresh gasoline.
2. Clean the fuel line.
3. Move switch to ON position
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Blocked fuel line.
Choke not in ON position
Faulty spark plug.
Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
6. Connect spark plug wire.
7. Contact service center.
Primer button not being used properly.
Engine runs erratic.
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill
with fresh fuel.
2.
3.
4.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Contact service center.
Loss of power.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
2.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
3.
Exhaust port plugged.
3. Contact service center.
Engine overheats.
Excessive vibration.
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Contact service center.
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all
bolts and nuts. If vibration continues,
have unit serviced by an authorized
service center.
Unit fails
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. 1. Adjust drivecontrol cable. Refer to
to propel itself.
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
Adjustments.
2.
Replace drive belt.
Unit fails
to discharge snow.
1. Discharge chute clogged.
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
discharge chute and inside of auger
housing.
2.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
2. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
object from auger.
3.
4.
5.
Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
Shear bolt(s) sheared.
3. Refer to Final Adjustments on page 7.
4. Refer to page 16.
5. Replace with new shear bolt(s).
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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