9.

Reinstall tires with clip pins.

11. Replace spark plug wire on spark plug.

10.

Set unit upright.

 

STORAGE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Storage Safety Rules in Safety section before proceeding.

SHORT TERM

IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors.

Run with attachment clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow.

Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition.

Store unit in a cool, dry protected area.

LONG TERM

Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pressure water and lubricate (see Maintenance). Touch up all scratched painted surfaces.

Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under frame or axle.

When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry). Refer to Engine Manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Fuel tank is empty.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

not crank/

2.

Build up of dirt and residue

2.

Clean area around governor/

start.

 

around governor/

 

carburetor.

 

 

carburetor.

3.

Put Key Switch into run position.

 

3.

Key Switch not in run

4.

Check for a bad starter or

 

 

position.

 

connections.

 

4.

Ignition switch starter

 

 

 

 

circuit not functioning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine stops.

1.

Out of fuel.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

 

2.

Mechanical jam in blower

2.

Turn off engine, remove key, and

 

 

rake or impeller.

 

wait for all moving parts to stop.

 

3.

Polluted fuel supply.

 

Check for and remove

 

4.

Faulty spark plug.

 

obstruction and repair before

 

 

restart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Replace with clean fuel.

 

 

 

4.

Replace or clean spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

1.

See Engine Manual.

 

 

problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does not

1.

Friction disc not adjusted

1.

Repair or replace friction disc.

operate in

 

properly.

 

See Service and Adjustments.

Forward/

2.

Traction belt not

2.

Repair or replace traction drive

Reverse.

 

functioning.

 

belt. See Service and

 

 

 

Adjustments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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