TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine Will Not Start | 1. Fuel tank empty. | 1. | Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix. | |
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2. Engine needs choking & priming. | 2. | Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. | ||
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| Push primer bulb three times. |
| 3. | Spark plug fouled or wire disconnected. | 3. | Replace spark plug. Attach plug wire onto |
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Engine Will Not Crank | 1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or | 1. | Plug power extension cord into machine & into | |
Using Electric Starter |
| 110 Volt outlet. |
| 110 Volt outlet. |
| 2. | Power extension cord damaged. | 2. | Discard damaged power extension cord |
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| 3. | Starter switch damaged or faulty. | 3. | Replace starter switch. |
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| 4. | Key switch turned to “OFF” position. | 4. Turn key switch to “ON” position. | |
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Engine Stalls or Stops | 1. Fuel and | 1. | Mix fuel and | |
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2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position. | 2. | Move choke control to “OFF” position. | ||
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| 3. | Fuel tank empty. | 3. | Fill with fuel to proper level. |
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| 4. | Air intake clogged with snow or debris. | 4. | Unclog air intake. |
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| 5. | Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. | 5. | Service spark plug. |
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| 6. | Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. | 6. | Drain and clean fuel system. |
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| 7. | Fuel filter clogged. | 7. | Replace with new in line filter. |
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Engine Loses Power | 1. Fuel and | 1. | Mix fuel and | |
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| 2. | Spark plug faulty. | 2. | Service spark plug. |
| 3. | Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. | 3. | Drain and clean fuel system. |
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Excessive Vibration | 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger. | 1. | Service auger. | |
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| 2. | Loose engine or auger components. | 2. | Service and tighten loose components. |
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| 3. | Loose or missing flightings. | 3. | Replace flightings. |
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| 4. | Cracked, severed or frayed belt | 4. | Replace belt. |
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| 5. | Bent or loose Idler pulley | 5. | Tighten or replace pulley. |
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Poor Snow | 1. Clogged discharge chute. | 1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute. | ||
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Discharging | 2. Damaged or bent auger or components. | 2. Service auger or components. | ||
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| 3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt. | 3. Replace belt. | ||
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| 4. Belt tension out of adjustment. | 4. Adjust belt tension. | ||
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| 5. Auger flightings damaged or missing. | 5. Replace flightings. | ||
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
ITEM | SERVICE PERFORMED | REF. | EACH | 5 | 25 | 50 | 100 | EACH |
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Spark Plug | Replace | Engine Manual. |
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Engine Cooling | Clean Shroud & Fins | Engine Manual |
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Drive Belts | Check For Wear And | Page |
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Auger & Flight | Check For Wear, Damage | Page | X |
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Shoe | & Replacement |
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4.2.MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
MAINTENANCE PARTS
Auger Drive Belt
Auger Clutch Control Cable
Auger Flite Shoe Kit for 19” Auger Models
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