Yard-Man 769-03245 warranty Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Problem		Cause		Remedy

Engine fails to start	1.	Choke not in ON position.	1.	Move choke to ON position.
	2.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	2.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	3.	Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.	3.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
	4.	Engine not primed.	4.	Prime engine as instructed in
				“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.	5.	Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.	6.	Clean fuel line.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.	7.	Insert key fully into the switch.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)	8.	Open fuel shut-off valve.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)

Engine runs erratic	1.	Unit running on CHOKE.	1.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
	2.	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	2.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
				fresh gasoline.
	3.	Water or dirt in fuel system.	3.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with
				fresh fuel.
	4.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	4.	Contact Service Center.

Engine overheats	1.	Carburetor not adjusted properly.	1.	Contact Service Center.

Excessive	1.	Loose parts or damaged auger.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
Vibration				disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
				all bolts and nuts. If vibration
				continues, have unit serviced by a
				Service Center.

Loss of power	1.	Spark plug wire loose.	1.	Connect and tighten spark plug
				wire.
	2.	Gas cap vent hole plugged.	2.	Remove ice and snow from gas
				cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
	3.	Exhaust port plugged.	3.	Contact Service Center.

Unit fails	1.	Drive control cable in need of adjust-	1.	Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
to propel itself		ment.		“Adjustments”.
	2.	Drive belt loose or damaged.	2.	Replace drive belt.

Unit fails	1.	Chute assembly clogged.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
to discharge snow				disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
				chute assembly and inside of
				auger housing with clean-out tool
				or a stick.
	2.	Foreign object lodged in auger.	2.	Stop engine immediately and
				disconnect spark plug wire.
				Remove object from auger with
				clean-out tool or a stick.
	3.	Auger control cable in need of adjust-	3.	Refer to “Auger Control Test” .
		ment.
	4.	Auger belt loose or damaged.	4.	Refer to Maintenance section.
	5.	Shear pin(s) sheared.	5.	Replace with new shear pin(s).

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NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance.

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Contents Two-Stage Snow Thrower 769-0324506/05/07 Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Your Responsibility Restrict the use Chute Clean-out ToolTraining Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Your ResponsibilityOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Shear Pin Storage optional Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerDrift Cutters If Equipped Snowthrower ModelAll models Lamp Wiring Harness If equipped Clean-Out ToolSkid Shoes Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Stopping The EngineElectric Starter If Equipped To Engage Augers To Engage DriveRecoil Starter Auger Control TestShift Cable Making AdjustmentsChute Control Drive Control & Shift LeverReversible Steel Skid Shoe Reversible Plastic Skid ShoeEngine Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication Shave Plate and Skid ShoesAuger Belt Replacement Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See FigureUnhook the support bracket spring from the frame Remove and replace belt in the reverse order Drive Belt ReplacementRemove the rubber ring from between the plates Friction Wheel RemovalWipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust Off-Season StorageProblem Cause Remedy Trouble Shooting12.08.06 WarrantyAuger Housing COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU Logement DES Tarières Manual Chute Control Part Description RÉF Pièce Optional/en option Part Description RÉF Pièce Remarque Lhabitacle peut être légèrement différent 30 in/poPart Description RÉF Pièce 31AE6GKF500 Part For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Frottement GarantieDépannage Solution Causes ProblèmePropre et SouffleuseCarburant le Videz Gaz ’entretien Régime De courroie la de Remplacement TransmissionTarières Régime ’entretienPatins et plate Lame LubrificationMoteur Réglages Tarière la de CommandePatins Plastique en réversible Patins 4-5 FigureGoulotte la de Commande Et transmission la de CommandeVitesses de levier Vitesses de changement de CâbleMain SouffleuseToucher 150F dépasserModèles certains sur électrique Démarreur ’huile et d’essence PleinsModèles Certains sur électrique DémarreurTarières Trans de commande la de BlocageLa de proximité à Souffleuse laSouffleuse la de Commandes Départ de Volet’essence plein le jamais faites Ne Goulotte la de dégagement de Outil Général d’ordre RecommandationsPneumatiques Bandages pneus des Pression Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilÉchéant cas le coupe de Barres Option en cisaillement de goupille la de Remisage Employer à moteur à l’huile à et carburant au InférieurQuant moteur du d’utilisation notice la consulter veuillez ’assemblage Après .ESSENCE Sans mais d’huile pleinResponsabilité Votre Remisage et EntretienMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisPréparation UtilisationFormation Responsabilité VotreDe Outil Est goulotte la de dégagement de outil UnModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées Pièces06/05/07 03245-769 Phases deux neige à Souffleuse