TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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Difficult starting | Defective spark plug. | Replace defective spark plug. |
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Engine runs erratically | Blocked fuel line. | Clean fuel line. |
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| Empty gas tank. | Check fuel supply, |
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| Stale gasoline. | Add fresh gasoline. |
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| Water or dirt in fuel system. | Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank. Refill |
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| with fresh fuel. CAUTION: Do not remove |
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| carburetor bowl when the engine is hot. |
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Engine stalls | Unit running on CHOKE. | Set choke lever to RUN position. |
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Loss of power | Gas cap vent hole is plugged. | Remove ice and snow from cap. Be sure vent |
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| hole is clear. |
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Excessive vibration | Loose parts. | Stop engine immediately and remove spark plug |
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| wire. Tighten all bolts and make all necessary |
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| repairs. If vibration continues, have the unit |
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| serviced by a competent repairman. |
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Unit fails to propel | Drive belt loose or damaged. | Replace drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt |
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| Replacement in the Maintenance section of this |
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| Incorrect adjustment of traction drive | Adjust traction drive cable. Refer to Cable |
| cable. | Adjustment in the Maintenance section of this |
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Unit fails to discharge | Auger drive belt loose or damaged. | Replace or adjust auger drive belt. Refer to Drive |
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| Belt Replacement and Drive Belt Adjustment in |
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| the Maintenance section of this manual. |
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| Auger control cable not adjusted | Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Cable |
| correctly. | Adjustment in the Maintenance section of this |
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| Discharge chute clogged. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark |
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| plug wire. Refer to the first Warning in |
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| Snowthrower Operation in the Operation |
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| section of this manual. Clean discharge chute |
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| and inside of auger housing. |
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| Foreign object lodged in auger. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark |
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| plug wire. Remove object from auger housing. |
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Identifying Your Snowthrower
Your new snowthrower has two (2) identifying numbers: (1) unit model number: (2) unit serial number. The two preceding numbers are required to insure that the proper replacement parts are obtained when required. If you have any questions concerning parts, service, or technical data, contact your nearest Authorized dealer.
For complete warranty information refer to the warranty in the Owner’s Information section of this manual.
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