•Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual.
•Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.
SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 1. | Fill tank with fresh gasoline. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line. | 2. | Clean the fuel line. |
| 3. | Choke not in ON position | 3. | Move switch to ON position |
| 4. | Faulty spark plug. | 4. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| 5. | Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. | 5. | Insert the key fully into the switch. |
| 6. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 6. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| 7. | Primer button not being used properly. | 7. | Refer to the engine manual. |
| 8. | Fuel | 8. | Open fuel |
Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh |
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| gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with |
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| fresh fuel. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 4. | Refer to the engine manual. |
Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Gas cap vent hole plugged. | 2. | Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be |
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| certain vent hole is clear. |
| 3. | Exhaust port plugged. | 3. | Refer to the engine manual. |
Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 1. | Refer to the engine manual or have the |
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| carburetor adjusted by an authorized |
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| engine service dealer. |
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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| vibration continues, have unit serviced by |
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| an authorized service dealer. |
Unit fails | 1. | Traction control cable in need of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust traction control cable. Refer to page. |
to propel itself | 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace drive belt. Refer to page 13. |
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Unit fails | 1. | Discharge chute clogged. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
to discharge snow |
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| spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and |
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| inside of auger housing. |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
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| spark plug wire. Remove object from auger. |
| 3. | Auger control cable in need of adjustment. | 3. | Refer to page 6 for adjustment instructions. |
| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Refer to page 13. |
| 5. | Shear bolt(s) sheared | 5. | Replace Shear bolt(s) |
Electric chute fails to | 1. | Loose electrical connections. | 1. | Make sure all connections are tight and fully |
turn |
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| installed. |
| 2. | Blown Fuse. | 2. | Replace with #5A fuse. The fuse is under |
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| handle panel near switch connector. |
Electric chute turns in | 1. | The switch connector is installed backwards | 1. | Unplug the switch connector under the |
opposite direction of |
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| handle panel. Turn connector 180° and |
the switch |
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| reconnect. |
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