Simplicity E115328E, L9528EX, E95288E, L11532E, L10530EX Troubleshooting, Adjustments, Service

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, Service

TROUBLESHOOTING

This section provides troubleshooting and service instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed.

Also, refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for additional information.

For problems not covered here, contact your local deal- er.

WARNING

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.

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start.

1. Key is OFF.

1.

Push key in to the ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Failure to prime cold engine

2.

Press primer button twice and

 

 

 

 

restart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Fuel valve is in CLOSED position.

3.

Turn valve to OPEN position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Out of fuel.

4.

Fill fuel tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Choke OFF - cold engine.

5.

Turn choke to ON, set throttle to

 

 

 

 

FAST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Engine flooded.

6.

Turn choke to OFF; try starting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

No spark.

7.

Check gap. Gap plug, clean elec-

 

 

 

 

trode, or replace plug as necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Water in fuel, or old fuel.

8.

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.

Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.

2.

See your dealer for adjustments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped

3.

Clean and gap, or replace.

 

 

improperly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Fuel cap vent is blocked.

4.Clear vent.

 

 

 

 

Scraper bar does not clean hard

1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted.

1.

RAISE skid shoes (this lowers the

surface.

 

 

 

scraper bar).

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Skid shoes improperly adjusted.

1.

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.

Auger drive clutch cable slack.

3.

Tighten to remove slack. See auger

 

 

 

 

clutch cable adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Auger drive belt slipping.

4.

Check auger drive belt adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Broken belt.

5.

Replace belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Shear pin broken.

6.

Replace shear pin.

 

 

 

 

 

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