Husqvarna 15530SB-LS Troubleshooting, Does not start, Loss of power, Engine idles or, Excessive

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a qualified service center.

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

Does not start

1.

Fuel shut-off valve (if so

1.

Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.

 

 

equipped) in OFF position.

 

 

 

2.

Safety ignition key

2.

Insert safety ignition key.

 

 

is not inserted.

 

 

 

3.

Out of fuel.

3.

Refill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

4.

Throttle in STOP position.

4.

Move throttle to FAST position.

 

5.

Choke in OFF position.

5.

Move to FULL position.

 

6.

Primer not depressed.

6.

Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual.

 

7.

Engine is flooded.

7.

Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime.

 

8.

Spark plug wire is

8.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

9.

Bad spark plug.

9.

Replace spark plug.

 

10.

Stale fuel.

10.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

11.

Water in fuel.

11.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Reconnect spark plug wire.

 

2.

Throwing too much snow.

2.

Reduce speed and width of swath.

 

3.

Fuel tank cap is covered

3.

Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap.

 

 

with ice or snow.

 

 

 

4.

Dirty or clogged muffler.

4.

Clean or replace muffler.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine idles or

1.

Choke is in FULL position.

1.

Move choke to OFF position.

runs roughly

2.

Blockage in fuel line.

2.

Clean fuel line.

 

3.

Stale fuel.

3.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

4.

Water in fuel.

4.

Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

5.

Carburetor is in need of

5.

Contact a qualified service center.

 

 

adjustment or overhaul.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Loose parts or damaged

1.

Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts.

vibration

 

augers or impeller.

 

If vibration remains, contact a qualified service center.

 

 

 

 

 

Recoil starter

1.

Frozen recoil starter.

1.

See “IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN”

is hard to pull

 

 

 

in the Operation section of this manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of traction

1.

Drive belt is worn.

1.

Check / replace drive belt.

drive / slowing

2.

Drive belt is off of pulley.

2.

Check / reinstall drive belt.

of drive speed

3.

Friction drive wheel is worn.

3.

Contact a qualified service center.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of snow

1.

Auger belt is off of pulley.

1.

Check / reinstall auger belt.

discharge or

2.

Auger belt is worn.

2.

Check / replace auger belt.

slowing of

3.

Clogged discharge chute.

3.

Clean snow chute.

snow discharge

4.

Augers / impeller jammed.

4.

Remove debris or foreign object from augers / impeller.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 15530SB-LS Operators ManualSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers TrainingPreparation OperationTABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance and StorageClearing a Clogged Discharge Chute PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWERPARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTONUNFOLD UPPER HANDLE INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD See Figs. 1 andINSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD See Figs. 3 and INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs. 5 and INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD See FigINSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs. 8 and CHECK TIRE PRESSUREOPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERMEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Traction drive control lever - used to engage powerDrive speed control lever - used to select forward or Recoil auxiliary starter handle - used for starting theHOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER STOPPINGTO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE See Fig TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See FigUSING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL See Fig POWER STEERING OPERATION See FigTO THROW SNOW See Fig TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See FigBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST SKID PLATES See FigSCRAPER BAR See Fig TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS See FigSNOW THROWING TIPS TO START ENGINEBEFORE STOPPING IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZENMAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSBEFORE EACH USE LUBRICATIONCLEANING ENGINEBELTS AUGER GEAR CASESERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position 2. Remove safety ignition keyTO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT CHUTE DEFLECTORTO REPLACE BELTS See Fig TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION See Fig TO REMOVE WHEELS See FigCARBURETOR ENGINE SPEEDSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING Loss of powerDoes not start Engine idles orSERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTYSECTION 2 HUSQVARNA’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
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