
Troubleshooting,
Adjustments, & Service
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. | ||
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| 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 | 1. | Plug power extension cord into machine & | ||
Using Electric Starter | machine or 120 Volt outlet. | into 120 Volt outlet. | |||
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| 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 | ||
After Running |
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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. | |
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| 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. | Replace 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 flite shoes. | 3. | Replace flite shoes. | |
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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 Discharge | 1. Clogged discharge chute. | 1. | Stop engine, remove key, and unclog dis- | ||
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| charge chute with a piece of wood. | ||
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| 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 auger control. | |
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| 5. | Auger flite shoes damaged or missing. | 5. | Replace flite shoes. | |
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