Bolens MTD warranty Problem Cause Remedy

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Problem		Cause		Remedy

Engine fails to start	1.	Choke not in ON position.	1.	Move choke to ON position.
	2.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	2.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	3.	Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.	3.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
	4.	Engine not primed.	4.	Prime engine as instructed in
				“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.	5.	Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.	6.	Clean fuel line.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.	7.	Insert key fully into the switch.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)	8.	Open fuel shut-off valve.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)

Engine runs erratic	1.	Unit running on CHOKE.	1.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
	2.	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	2.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
				fresh gasoline.
	3.	Water or dirt in fuel system.	3.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with
				fresh fuel.
	4.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	4.	Contact Service Center.

Engine overheats	1.	Carburetor not adjusted properly.	1.	Contact Service Center.

Excessive	1.	Loose parts or damaged auger.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
Vibration				disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
				all bolts and nuts. If vibration
				continues, have unit serviced by a
				Service Center.

Loss of power	1.	Spark plug wire loose.	1.	Connect and tighten spark plug
				wire.
	2.	Gas cap vent hole plugged.	2.	Remove ice and snow from gas
				cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
	3.	Exhaust port plugged.	3.	Contact Service Center.

Unit fails	1.	Drive control cable in need of adjust-	1.	Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
to propel itself		ment.		“Adjustments”.
	2.	Drive belt loose or damaged.	2.	Replace drive belt.

Unit fails	1.	Chute assembly clogged.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
to discharge snow				disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
				chute assembly and inside of auger
				housing with clean-out tool or a
				stick.
	2.	Foreign object lodged in auger.	2.	Stop engine immediately and
				disconnect spark plug wire.
				Remove object from auger with
				clean-out tool or a stick.
	3.	Auger control cable in need of adjust-	3.	Refer to “Auger Control Test” .
		ment.
	4.	Auger belt loose or damaged.	4.	Refer to Maintenance section.
	5.	Shear pin(s) sheared.	5.	Replace with new shear pin(s).

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NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance.

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Contents Two-Stage Snow Thrower OPERATOR’S ManualTable of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Your Responsibility Restrict the use Chute Clean-out ToolSafe Operation Do not modify engine OperationTighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerTest on Prior to operatingInstructions care Shear Pin StorageAll models Drift Cutters If EquippedClean-Out Tool Clean-Out ToolSkid Shoes Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresKnow Your Snow Thrower Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock Auger ControlFour-Way Chute Control Ignition KeyStarting The Engine Electric Starter on certain modelsElectric Starter on certain models Recoil StarterAuger Control Test Recoil StarterShift Cable Making AdjustmentsChute Control Drive Control & Shift LeverReversible Skid Shoe Standard Skid ShoeEngine LubricationShave Plate and Skid Shoes Auger Belt Replacement Drive Belt Replacement Friction Wheel Removal Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust Off-Season StorageProblem Cause Remedy TWO Year Supreme Warranty Part Description RÉF Pièce 17 9 Part Description RÉF Pièce 2112 23 14 5952 Carter de la collet avec trou pour raccord de graissage Page 31A-6006 Roue Jante Batterie la sur jours dix-vingt-quatre de complète Garantie Accidentel ouDépannage Solution Causes ProblèmePropre et SouffleuseCarburant le Videz Gaz Hex boulons des par Dégât Tout .ordinairesTarières des lement Suit comme procédez caoutchoucTransmission De courroie la de Remplacement’essence Tarière la de courroie la de Remplacement’essence bouchon ’oubliez VidezPatins et plate Lame LubriﬁcationMoteur Réglages Tarière la de CommandePatins Réversible Patin 16B Figure Ordinaire Patin 16A FigureEt transmission la de Commande Goulotte la de CommandeVitesses de levier Lanceur à Démarreur Électrique démarreur le d’utiliser Modèles certains sur électrique DémarreurAvant instructions les toutes sement Soigneu Suivez .conducteur le blesser’huile Plein Soufﬂeuse la de Commandes Départ de VoletFaites Ne Pneus des Pression Général d’ordre RecommandationsGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil Pièce CetteStock en disponibilité la et prix les concernant gnement Échéant cas le coupe de BarresDe goupille la de Remisage CisaillementEmployer à moteur à l’huile à et carburant au Quant moteur du d’utilisation notice la consulter veuillez’assemblage Après .ESSENCE Sans mais d’huile plein Sécurité de Consignes Votre UtilisationResponsabilité Votre Goulotte la de dégagement deUnoutilGoulotte la ed Dégagement De Outil Modèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceMatières des Table Modèle le sur série de numéro le et modèle de numéro lePhases deux neige à Soufﬂeuse 15/2005772C0774