SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel | 1. | Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil |
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| mixture as specified in the engine |
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| 2. | Blocked fuel line | 2. | Clean fuel line |
| 3. | Key not in ON position | 3. | Insert key and turn to ON position |
| 4. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 4. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 5. | Faulty spark plug | 5. | Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or |
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| replace. |
| 6. | Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly | 6. | Refer to instructions on fuel mixture in |
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| the engine manual and mix |
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| apprpriately. |
Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running on choke | 1. | Move choke lever to off position. |
| 2. | Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel | 2. | Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, |
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| clean gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system | 3. | Refer to engine manual on remedy. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 4. | Refer to engine manual; get the |
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| carburetor adjusted by an authorized |
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| service dealer. |
Engine overheats | 1. | Gasoline and oil not mixed correctly | 1. | Drain fuel tank and refill with proper |
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| fuel mixture. |
| 2. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 2. | Refer to engine manual; get the |
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| carburetor adjusted by an authorized |
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| service dealer. |
Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Vent in gas cap plugged | 2. | Clear vent. |
| 3. | Exhaust port plugged. | 3. | Clean port. |
Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger | 1. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Check for |
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| possible damage. Tighten all bolts |
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| and nuts. Repair as needed. If the |
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| problem persists, take unit to an |
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| authorized service dealer. |
Unit fails to propel | 1. | Drive cable out of adjustment | 1. | Adjust drive cable following |
itself |
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| instructions on snow thrower. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 2. | Replace drive cable following |
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| instructions on snow thrower. |
Unit fails to | 1. | Discharge chute clogged | 1. | Stop engine immediately and |
discharge snow |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Clean |
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| discharge chute and the auger |
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| housing. |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger | 2. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Remove |
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| object from auger. |
| 3. | Drive cable not adjusted properly | 3. | Adjust drive cable following |
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| instructions on snow thrower. |
| 4. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 4. | Replace drive belt following |
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| instructions on snow thrower. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer or call
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