SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
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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 ON | 3. | Turn Choke knob to ON position. |
| 4. | Faulty spark plug | 4. | Clean, adjust or replace spark plug. |
| 5. | Key not in ignition switch | 5. | Insert the key fully; do not turn. |
| 6. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 6. | Attach spark plug wire to the spark |
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| plug on the engine. |
| 7. | Primer not used properly | 7. | Prime the engine as instructed earlier. |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running at FULL choke | 1. | Turn choke knob to OFF position. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale gasoline | 2. | Clean the fuel line, fill tank with fresh |
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| gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system | 3. | Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Fill up |
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| with fresh gasoline. |
Engine loses power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose | 1. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Gas cap vent hole plugged | 2. | Remove ice and snow from gas cap. |
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| Be certain that vent hole is clear. |
Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger | 1. | Stop the engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all |
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| bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, |
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| contact Sears service center. |
Unit fails to propel | 1. | Drive control cable not adjusted | 1. | Adjust drive control cable following |
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| earlier instructions. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 2. | Replace drive belt. |
Unit fails to | 1. | Discharge chute clogged | 1. | Stop engine and disconnect spark |
discharge snow |
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| plug wire. Clean discharge chute and |
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| inside of auger housing. |
| 2. | Shear bolt sheared. | 2. | Replace shear bolt. |
| 3. | Foreign object lodged in auger | 3. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect the spark plug wire. |
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| Remove object from auger. |
| 4. | Auger control cable out of adjustment | 4. | Adjust auger control cable. |
| 5. | Auger belt loose or damaged | 5. | Replace auger belt. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond minor adjustments listed above, contact an authorized service dealer.
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