TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a service center/department.
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Does not start | 1. | Safety ignition key is not inserted. | 1. | Insert safety ignition key. | |
| 2. | Out of fuel. | 2. | Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline. | |
| 3. | ON/OFF switch is OFF. | 3. | Move ON/OFF switch to ON position. | |
| 4. | Choke in OFF position. | 4. | Move to FULL position. | |
| 5. | Primer not depressed. | 5. | Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual. | |
| 6. | Engine is flooded. | 6. | Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime. | |
| 7. | Spark plug wire is disconnected. | 7. | Connect wire to spark plug. | |
| 8. | Bad spark plug. | 8. | Replace spark plug. | |
| 9. | Stale fuel. | 9. | Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline. | |
| 10. | Water in fuel. | 10. | Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline. | |
| 11. | Vapor locked fuel line. | 11. | Ensure all the fuel line is below the outlet of the fuel tank. Fuel | |
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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. | |
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| 4. | Dirty or clogged muffler. | 4. | Clean or replace muffler. | |
| 5. | Improper cable length. | 5. | Adjust cable. | |
| 6. | Blocked muffler. | 6. | Clear blockage (ensure engine is cool). | |
| 7. | Blocked carburetor air intake. | 7. | Clear blockage (ensure engine is cool). | |
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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. | |
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| 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 replacing | 5. | Contact an authorized service center/department. | |
| 6. | Belt stretch. | 6. | Replace auger | |
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Excessive | 1. | Loose parts or damaged augers or | 1. | Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts. If vibration | |
vibration / Handle |
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movement | 2. | Handles not positioned correctly. | 2. | Ensure handles are locked into positioning. | |
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| 3. | Adjustment lever nuts are loose. | 3. | Tighten nuts until handle feels secure. | |
Recoil starter is | 1. | Frozen recoil starter. | 1. | See “IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN” in the Operation | |
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| 2. | Rope is interfering with components. | 2. | Recoil rope should not be touching any wires or hoses. | |
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Loss of snow | 1. | Worn belt. | 1. | Adjust drive cable per maintenance procedures. | |
discharge or | 2. | Auger | 2. | Check / reinstall auger | |
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3. | Auger | 3. | Check / replace auger | ||
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| 4. | Clogged discharge chute. | 4. | Clean snow chute. | |
| 5. | Augers / impeller jammed. | 5. | Remove debris or foreign object from augers / impeller. | |
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Lights not On | 1. | Motor not running. | 1. | Start engine. | |
(If Equipped) | 2. | Loose wire connection. | 2. | Check wire connections at engine and both lights. | |
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| 3. | LED burnt out. | 3. | Replace LED light module. (Individual LEDs are not replaceable) | |
Rotator hard to | 1. | Debris in chute rotator mechanism. | 1. | Clean internal parts of chute rotator mechanism. | |
move | 2. | Cable are kinked or damaged. | 2. | Ensure cables are not kinked. Replace damaged cables. | |
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