Off-Season Storage
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in 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.
•If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for storage as instructed in the engine manual.
•Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment.
•Follow lubrication recommendations on page 11.
•Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 1. | Fill tank with fresh gasoline. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line. | 2. | Clean the fuel line. |
| 3. | Choke not ON. | 3. | Turn Choke knob to ON position. |
| 4. | Faulty spark plug. | 4. | Clean, adjust or replace spark plug. |
| 5. | Key not in ignition switch. | 5. | Insert the key fully; do not turn. |
| 6. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 6. | Attach spark plug wire to the spark |
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| plug on the engine. |
| 7. | Primer not used properly. | 7. | Prime the engine as instructed earlier. |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running at FULL choke. | 1. | Turn choke knob to OFF position. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale gasoline. | 2. | Clean the fuel line, fill tank with fresh |
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| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Fill up |
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Engine loses power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Gas cap vent hole plugged. | 2. | Remove ice and snow from gas cap. |
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| Be certain that vent hole is clear. |
Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop the engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all |
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| bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, |
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| contact service center. |
Unit fails to propel | 1. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 1. | Replace drive belt. |
itself |
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Unit fails to | 1. | Chute assembly clogged. | 1. | Stop engine and disconnect spark |
discharge snow |
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| plug wire. Clean chute and inside of |
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| auger housing with |
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| 2. | Shear pin sheared. | 2. | Replace shear pin. |
| 3. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 3. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect the spark plug wire. |
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| Remove object from auger. |
| 4. | Auger control cable out of adjustment. | 4. | Adjust auger control cable. |
| 5. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 5. | Replace auger belt. |
Augers continue to | 1. | Cable out of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust auger control cable as shown |
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| in “Making Adjustments” on page 10. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond minor adjustments listed above, contact an authorized service dealer.
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