TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Trouble | Possible Cause(s) | Corrective Action |
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Engine fails to start | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty |
| Blocked fuel line. | days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. |
| Choke not in ON position | Clean fuel line. |
| Faulty spark plug. | Move switch to ON position |
| Key not in switch on engine. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| Spark plug wire | Insert key. |
| disconnected. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| Primer button not depressed. | Refer to Starting instructions on page 14. |
| Fuel | Open fuel |
| (if so equipped). |
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| Throttle in Stop position | Move Throttle to RUN position. |
Engine runs erratic | Unit running on CHOKE. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
| Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not |
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| last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. |
| Water or dirt in fuel system. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| Carburetor out of adjustment. | Have carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. |
Loss of power | Spark plug wire loose. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| Gas cap vent hole plugged. | Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear. |
| Exhaust port plugged. | Clean. |
Engine overheats | Carburetor not adjusted | Have carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. |
| properly. |
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Excessive vibration | Loose parts or damaged auger. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. |
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| Tighten all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibra- |
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| tion continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service |
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| dealer. |
Unit fails to propel | Incorrect adjustment of drive cable. | Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual. |
itself | Drive belt loose or damaged. | Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance |
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| section of this manual. |
| Rubber on friction wheel worn off | Replace rubber following instructions on page 23. |
Unit fails to | Discharge chute clogged. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. |
discharge snow |
| Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing. |
| Foreign object lodged in auger. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. |
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| Remove object from auger. |
| Shear bolt sheared. | Replace shear bolt. |
| Incorrect adjustment of drive cable. | Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual. |
| Drive belt loose or damaged. | Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance |
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| section of this manual. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
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