Husqvarna 8527SBEB Troubleshooting, Does not start, Loss of power, Engine idles or, runs roughly

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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 centre.

 

 

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 centre.

 

 

 

 

 

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 centre.

 

 

 

 

 

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 8527SBEB Operation Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow ThrowersTraining PreparationCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Maintenance and StoragePARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD See Figs. 1 and ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONHOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTONINSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD See Figs. 5 and INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD See Figs. 3 andINSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL See Figs. 8 and INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD See FigCHECK TIRE PRESSURE KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER OPERATIONDrive speed control lever - used to select forward or MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTSTO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWERSTOPPING TO USE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE See FigTO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL See FigCLEAN-OUT TO THROW SNOW See FigCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO ADJUST SKID PLATES See Fig SCRAPER BARBEFORE STOPPING SNOW THROWING TIPSIF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN LUBRICATION MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USEAUGER GEAR CASE CLEANINGENGINE V-BELTS3. Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position 2. Remove safety ignition key TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHTTO REPLACE BELTS See Fig CARBURETOR STORAGEOTHER TO REMOVE WHEELS See FigEngine idles or TROUBLESHOOTINGLoss of power Does not startSNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8527SBEB 96193001100, PRODUCT NO REPAIR PARTSAUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTSSNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8527SBEB 96193001100, PRODUCT NO CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE HANDLES HANDLES DRIVE DRIVE SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 8527SBEB 96193001100, PRODUCT NO CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYSDESCRIPTION PART532 1 13 WHEELS / DECALSWHEELS / DECALS ANR AVSQ UH STATEMENTWARRANTY532 40 37-57 Rev. 1 12.21.05 BY 2002
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