SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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 days |
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| unless a fuel stabilizer is used. |
| Blocked fuel line. | Clean fuel line. |
| Choke control not in ON position | Move choke control to ON position |
| Faulty spark plug. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| Ignition key not present. | Insert key into ignition switch. |
| Spark plug wire disconnected. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| Engine not primed. | Refer to the Tecumseh engine manual or Starting the Engine on page |
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| 10 of this manual for instructions on the engine primer. |
Engine runs erratic | Unit running on CHOKE. | Move choke control to OFF position. |
| Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last |
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| 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. | Refer to the Tecumseh engine manual. |
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 following the engine manual. |
Engine overheats | Carburetor not adjusted | Refer to the Tecumseh engine manual packed with your unit or |
| properly. | have carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. |
Excessive vibration | Loose parts or damaged auger. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten |
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| all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration |
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| continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer. |
Unit fails to propel itself | Incorrect adjustment of drive | Adjust drive control cable. |
| control cable. |
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| Drive belt loose or damaged. | Replace drive belt. |
Unit fails to | Chute assembly clogged. | Stop engine immediately. Clean chute assembly and inside of |
discharge snow |
| auger housing with chute |
| Foreign object lodged in auger. | Stop engine immediately. Remove object from auger. |
| Incorrect adjustment of auger | Adjust auger control cable. |
| control cable. |
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| Drive belt loose or damaged. | Replace drive belt. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
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