TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine will not | 1. Fuel tank is empty. | 1. | Fill fuel tank. | |
crank/start. | 2. Build up of dirt and residue around | 2. | Clean area around governor/carburetor. | |
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| 3. | Key Switch not in run position. | 3. | Put Key Switch into run position. |
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| 4. | Electric starter not functioning. | 4. | Check for a bad starter or connections. |
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Engine stops. | 1. Out of fuel. | 1. | Fill fuel tank. | |
| 2. | Mechanical jam in blower rake or | 2. | Turn off engine, remove key, and wait for |
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| remove obstruction and repair before |
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| 3. | Polluted fuel supply. | 3. | Replace with clean fuel. |
| 4. | Faulty spark plug. | 4. | Replace or clean spark plug. |
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Engine problems. | 1. See Engine Manual. |
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Does not drive | 1. Traction drive cable not adjusted | 1. | Adjust traction drive cable. See Traction | |
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| Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 17. |
| 2. | Traction belt not functioning. | 2. | Repair or replace traction drive belt. See |
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| Traction Drive Belt Replacement on |
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Unit throws snow | 1. Shear bolts broken. | 1. | Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on | |
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throw snow. | 2. | Attachment clutch/brake not | 2. | Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see |
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| 3. | Auger is frozen in place. | 3. | Move unit to a warm place to thaw. |
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| 4. | Ice or debris is obstructing auger. | 4. | With the engine off and auger |
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| disengaged, check for obstructions and | ||
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| 5. | Attachment drive belt slipping, | 5. | Adjust or replace attachment drive belt |
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| Adjustment on page 16). | |
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