Snapper I55224, I7244 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action, Service Performed Each, 100

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

Engine Will Not Start

1. Fuel tank empty.

1.

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.

Using Recoil Starter

 

 

 

2. Engine needs choking and priming.

2.

Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.

 

 

 

 

Push primer bulb three times.

 

3.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

3.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Fuel shut off valve closed.

4.

Move fuel shut off valve to the on position.

 

 

 

 

Engine Will Not Start

1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or

1.

Plug power extension cord into machine & into

Using Electric Starter

 

120 Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe.

 

120 Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe.

 

2.

Power extension cord damaged.

2.

Discard damaged power extension cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Starter switch damaged or faulty.

3.

Replace starter switch.

 

 

 

 

Engine Stalls or Stops

1. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

1.

Drain and clean fuel system.

After Running

 

 

 

2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position.

2.

Move choke control to “OFF” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Fuel tank empty.

3.

Fill with fuel to proper level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Air intake clogged with snow or debris.

4.

Unclog air intake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.

5.

Service spark plug.

 

 

 

 

Engine Loses Power

1. Engine lubrication oil level is low.

1.

Add oil to the engine to full level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Spark plug faulty.

2.

Service spark plug.

 

3.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

3.

Drain and clean fuel system.

 

 

 

 

Excessive Vibration

1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger.

1.

Service auger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Loose engine or auger components.

2.

Service and tighten loose components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Bent or loose Idler pulley.

3.

Tighten or replace pulley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Cracked, severed or frayed belt.

4.

Replace belt.

 

 

 

Poor Snow

1. Clogged discharge chute.

1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute.

 

 

 

Discharging

2. Damaged or bent auger or components.

2. Service auger or components.

 

 

 

 

3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt.

3. Replace belt.

 

 

 

 

4. Belt tension out of adjustment.

4. Adjust belt tension.

 

 

 

 

5. Insufficient lubrication in auger bearings.

5. Lubricate all bearings as specified in manuals.

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICE SCHEDULE

ITEM

SERVICE PERFORMED

REF.

EACH

5

25

50

100

EACH

 

 

 

USE

HRS

HRS

HRS

HRS

SEASON

Spark Plug

Replace

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Oil

Check Oil Level

Engine Manual

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initial Oil Change

Engine Manual

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Periodic Oil Change

Engine Manual

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Cooling

Clean Shroud & Fins

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

X

 

System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Belts

Check For Adjustment,

Page 10-12

 

 

X

X

 

X

 

Wear and Tension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger &

Check Stop Time &

Page 12, 13

X

 

 

 

 

X

Impeller

Adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tires

Check Air Pressure

Page 5

X

 

 

 

 

 

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