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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Using Recoil Starter | 2. Engine needs choking and priming. | 2. | Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. Push | |
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| primer bulb three times. |
| 3. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 3. | Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. |
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| 4. | Fuel shut off valve closed. | 4. | Move fuel shut off valve to the on position. |
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Engine Will Not Start | 1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or | 1. Plug power extension cord into machine & into 120 | ||
Using Electric Starter |
| 120 Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe. |
| Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe. |
| 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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Engine Stalls or Stops | 1. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. | 1. | Drain and clean fuel system. | |
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After Running | 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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Engine Loses Power | 1. Engine lubrication oil level is low. | 1. | Add oil to the engine to full level. | |
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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/impeller components. | 2. | Service and tighten loose components. |
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| 3. | Bent or loose Idler pulley. | 3. | Tighten or replace pulley. |
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| 4. | Cracked, severed or frayed belt. | 4. | Replace belt. |
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Poor Snow | 1. Clogged discharge chute. | 1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute. | ||
Discharging | 2. Damaged or bent auger/impeller or components. | 2. Service auger/impeller or components. | ||
| 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. Insufficient lubrication in auger bearings. | 5. Lubricate all bearings as specified in manuals. | ||
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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 Oil | Check Oil Level | Engine Manual | X |
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| Initial Oil Change | Engine Manual |
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| Periodic Oil Change | Engine Manual |
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Air Filter | Clean or Replace | Engine Manual |
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Engine Cooling | Clean Shroud & Fins | Engine Manual |
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Drive Belts | Check For Wear, Tension | Page 11, 13- |
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| and Adjustments | 15 |
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Auger & | Check For Damage, | Page 11 | X |
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Impeller | Lubrication, Stop Time |
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Tires | Check Air Pressure | Page 6 | X |
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