Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Cause Remedy

SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.

•Clean snow thrower thoroughly.

•Lubricate as instructed above with a light oil.

•Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual.

•Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.

SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem		Cause		Remedy

Engine fails to start	1.	Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel	1.	Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.
	2.	Blocked fuel line	2.	Clean fuel line
	3.	Key not in ON position	3.	Insert key and turn to ON position
	4.	Spark plug wire disconnected	4.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	5.	Faulty spark plug	5.	Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.
	6.	Engine not primed	6.	Prime engine four times.
	7.	Engine flooded with excessive priming	7.	Wait at least ten minutes before starting.
Engine runs erratic	1.	Unit running on choke	1.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
	2.	Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel	2.	Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh,
				clean gasoline.
	3.	Water or dirt in fuel system	3.	Refer to engine manual for remedy.
	4.	Carburetor out of adjustment	4.	Refer to engine manual for remedy.
Engine overheats	1.	Carburetor out of adjustment	1.	Refer to engine manual for instruction.
Loss of power	1.	Spark plug wire loose	1.	Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
	2.	Vent in gas cap plugged	2.	Clear vent.
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 self-propel	1.	Drive cable out of adjustment	1.	Adjust drive cable following instructions on
				page 9 of this manual.
	2.	Drive belt loose or damaged	2.	Replace drive cable.
Unit fails to discharge	1.	Discharge chute clogged	1.	Stop engine immediately and disconnect
snow				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 .
	3.	Drive cable not adjusted properly	3.	Adjust drive cable following instructions on
				page 9 of this manual.
	4.	Drive belt loose or damaged	4.	Replace drive belt.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service representative or call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center. Refer to the engine manual, packed with your snow thrower, for more engine related information.