SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble | Possible Cause(s) | Corrective Action |
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Engine fails to start | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty |
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| days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. |
| Blocked fuel line. | Clean fuel line. |
| Choke not in ON position | Move switch to ON position |
| Faulty spark plug. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| Key not in switch on engine. | Insert key. |
| Spark plug wire | Connect spark plug wire. |
| disconnected. |
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| Primer button not depressed. | Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. |
| Fuel | Open fuel |
| (if so equipped). |
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| Improper gasoline and oil | Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. |
| mixture. |
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Engine runs | Unit running on CHOKE. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
erratic** | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last |
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| over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. |
| Water or dirt in fuel system. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| Carburetor out of adjustment. | Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have |
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| carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. |
Loss of power | Spark plug wire loose. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| Gas cap vent hole plugged. | Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear. |
| Exhaust port plugged. | |
Engine overheats | Carburetor not adjusted | Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have |
| properly. | carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. |
Excessive vibration | Loose parts or damaged | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten |
| auger. | all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration |
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| continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer. |
Unit fails to propel | Incorrect adjustment of drive | Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual. |
itself | cable. | Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance |
| Drive belt loose or damaged. | section of this manual. |
Unit fails to | Discharge chute clogged. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean |
discharge snow |
| discharge chute and inside of auger housing. |
| Foreign object lodged in | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. |
| auger. | Remove object from auger. |
| Incorrect adjustment of drive | Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual. |
| cable. | Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance |
| Drive belt loose or damaged. | section of this manual. |
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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