Ardisam 9800B manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible cause Remedy/Action

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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.

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy/Action

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine is hard to start

1. Stale fuel

1.

Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use

 

 

 

gas stabilizer at end of season

 

2.

Spark plug wire loose

2.

Make sure spark wire is securely attached to

 

 

 

spark plug

 

3.

Dirty carburetor

3.

Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas

 

 

 

can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

center

 

4.

Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong

4.

Replace spark plug and adjust gap

 

type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger turns at idle

1. Idle speed too high

1.

Adjust idle speed lower

 

2.

Broken clutch spring

2.

Replace both springs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger turns, but has no power

1. Carburetor out of adjustment

1.

Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service

 

 

 

center

 

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

 

 

 

center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger cuts slowly

1. Damaged point

1.

Buy a new fishtail point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs, then quits

1. Screen in carburetor plugged

1.

Clean screen, use gas stabilizer, clean gas

 

 

 

can

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