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Engine fails to start | 1. | Choke control not in ON position. | 1. | Move choke control to ON position. |
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| 2. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 2. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
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| 3. | Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. | 3. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
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| 4. | Engine not primed. | 4. | Prime engine as instructed in the Operation | |
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| 5. | Faulty spark plug. | 5. | Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug. | |
| 6. | Safety key not inserted . | 6. | Insert key fully into the switch. |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Engine running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move choke control to OFF position. | |
| 2. | Stale fuel. | 2. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
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| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
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| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 4. | Contact ayourTecumsehCub CadetEngineDealService. | Center. |
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Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 1. | Contact a Tecumseh Engine Service Center. | |
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Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect | |
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| spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If | |
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Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect spark plug wire. |
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| 2. | Gas cap vent hole plugged. | 2. | Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be | |
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Unit fails to propel itself | 1. | Drive control cable in need of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust drive control cable. Refer to |
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| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section | |
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Unit fails to discharge snow | 1. | Chute assembly clogged. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect | |
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| spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and | |
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| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect | |
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| spark plug wire. Remove object from auger | |
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| 3. | Auger control cable in need of adjustment. | 3. | Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly | |
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| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Replace auger belt refer to Service section. | |
| 5. | Shear pin(s) sheared. | 5. | Replace shear pin(s). |
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Unit fails to turn | 1. | Steering cable loose or damaged. | 1. | Have unit serviced by youran authorizedCub Ca etServicDealer. | |
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