ARDISAM
SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION
Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned off and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must be disconnected before attempting any maintenance or repair.
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Engine will not start | 1. Power switch off | 1. | Flip switch to on position | |
| 2. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 2. | Connect spark plug wire to spark plug |
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Engine runs rough, floods during operation | 1. Dirty air cleaner | 1. | Clean or replace air cleaner | |
| 2. Carburetor out of adjustment | 2. | Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service | |
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Engine is hard to start | 1. Stale fuel | 1. | Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use | |
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| 2. | Spark plug wire loose | 2. | Make sure spark wire is securely attached to |
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| 3. | Dirty carburetor | 3. | Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas |
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Engine misses or lacks power | 1. Clogged fuel tank | 1. | Remove and clean | |
| 2. | Clogged air cleaner | 2. | Clean or replace |
| 3. | Improper carburetor adjustment | 3. | Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service |
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| 4. | Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong | 4. | Replace spark plug and adjust gap |
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Auger turns at idle | 1. Idle speed too high | 1. | Adjust idle speed lower | |
| 2. | Broken clutch spring | 2. | Replace both springs |
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Auger turns, but has no power | 1. Carburetor out of adjustment | 1. | Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service | |
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| 2. | Broken transmission | 2. | Return to factory |
| 3. | Worn clutch shoes | 3. | Replace clutch shoes and springs |
| 4. | Worn engine lower seal | 4. | Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service |
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Auger cuts slowly | 1. Damaged point | 1. | Buy a new fishtail point | |
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Engine runs, then quits | 1. Screen in carburetor plugged | 1. | Clean screen, use gas stabilizer, clean gas | |
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