Husqvarna Common Snow Blower Problems and Troubleshooting Techniques

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Does not start

1.

Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped)

1.

Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.

 

 

in OFF position.

 

 

 

2.

Safety ignition key is not inserted.

2.

Insert safety ignition key.

 

3.

Out of fuel.

3.

Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

 

4.

Throttle in STOP position (or ON/

4.

Move throttle to FAST position (or ON/OFF switch to ON position).

 

 

OFF switch is OFF).

 

 

 

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 disconnected.

8.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

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 with ice or

3.

Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap.

 

 

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 adjustment

5.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

 

 

or overhaul.

 

 

Excessive

1.

Loose parts or damaged augers or

1.

Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts. If vibration

vibration

 

impeller.

 

remains, contact an authorized service center/department.

Recoil starter is

1.

Frozen recoil starter.

1.

See “IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN” in the Operation

hard to pull

 

 

 

section of this manual.

Loss of traction

1.

Drive belt is worn.

1.

Check / replace drive belt.

drive / slowing of

2.

Drive belt is off of pulley.

2.

Check / reinstall drive belt.

drive speed

3.

Friction drive wheel is worn.

3.

Contact an authorized Sears service center/department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 snow

3.

Clogged discharge chute.

3.

Clean snow chute.

discharge

 

4.

Augers / impeller jammed.

4.

Remove debris or foreign object from augers / impeller.

 

 

 

 

 

Lights not On

1.

Motor not running.

1.

Start engine.

 

2.

Loose wire connection.

2.

Check wire connections at engine and light.

 

3.

LED burnt out.

3.

Replace LED light module. (Individual LEDs are not replaceable)

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers Table of Contents Parts Packed Separately in Carton Carriage BoltsAssembly / PRE-OPERATION HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerRemove Snow Thrower from Carton Unfold Upper Handle See FigsCheck Tire Pressure INSTALLDISCHARGECHUTE/CHUTEROTATORHEAD SeeInstall Chute Deflector Remote Control See Figs Operation Know Your Snow ThrowerMeets A.N.S.I. Safety Requirements Recoil auxiliary starter handle used for starting engineHOW to USE Your Snow Thrower StoppingUsing the CLEAN-OUT Tool See Fig To Move Forward and Backward See FigTo Adjust Skid Plates See Fig Before Starting the EngineScraper BAR See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigSnow Throwing Tips To Start EngineBefore Stopping If Recoil Starter has FrozenMaintenance General RecommendationsBefore Each USE LubricationEngine CleaningSnow Thrower Service and Adjustments To Adjust Snow Thrower HeightChute Deflector Shear Bolts See FigAuger Belt Replacement See Fig To Install Auger BeltTo Replace Belts Before Replacing BeltsDrive Belt Replacement See Fig After Replacing BeltsTo Remove Wheels See Fig CarburetorTo Adjust Chute Rotator Cable Tension See Fig Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionConsumer Wheeled Products Limited Warranty HOW to Obtain Service Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart Armor Protected Stamped Deck Shell Example Below Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes 07/09/2014 BD

ST 224 specifications

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